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G161 OKY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 83,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,761 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,761 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,586 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,476 miles

rear discs pitting

Fail 25 Feb 2011 79,163 miles

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

rear discs pitting

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,163 miles

rear discs pitting

Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,205 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2007 75,550 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G161 OKY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G161 OKY, 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 G161 OKY registered?

G161 OKY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G161 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 OKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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