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G158 TGF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,805 mi
Last recorded181,805 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 TGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 181,805 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 170,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 170,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 154,729 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 154,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 142,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion n/s rear sill not considerd to be within a prescried area

Pass 17 Jul 2009 128,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion and holed n/s rear floor to sill

vehcle heaverly under sealed

Fail 15 Jul 2009 128,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and holed n/s rear floor to sill

vehcle heaverly under sealed

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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G158 TGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G158 TGF, 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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What year was G158 TGF registered?

G158 TGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G158 TGF safe to buy?

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