MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake fluid level is low.
Gear selector linkage is very badly worn / loose.
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER STEPPED TREAD BAND AND IS VERY NEAR TO LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMITS
Offside rear tyre is wearing low on tread.
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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G161 WNJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?
G161 WNJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G161 WNJ safe to buy?
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