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G154 MWN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 MWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 159,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 159,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

oil leak

slight blow to exhaust

surface corrosion to os ns front inner chassis

Fail 19 Apr 2016 159,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases through out system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

oil leak

surface corrosion to os ns front inner chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,786 miles

All suspention arm slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 158,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All suspention arm slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2013 156,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 156,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all underbody has slight corrosion

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2012 156,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all underbody has slight corrosion

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 154,573 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 154,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 152,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre outer edge worn

front number plate cracked

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2009 152,839 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre outer edge worn

front number plate cracked

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 149,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car rusting underside

small hole in o/s/f floor

Fail 16 Jun 2008 149,092 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car rusting underside

small hole in o/s/f floor

Pass 1 May 2007 143,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 143,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 127,713 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G154 MWN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G154 MWN, 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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G154 MWN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1990.

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