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G144 SFL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 SFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 99,323 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,872 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,330 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 88,960 miles

chassis & components heavily undersealed

low effort on offside handbrake

Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis & components heavily undersealed

low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 83,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,946 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 79,578 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G144 SFL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G144 SFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G144 SFL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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