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G164 RTV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,842 mi
Last recorded118,842 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 RTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Under body generally corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,842 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,262 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear axle corroded

underbody in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2013 118,262 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear axle corroded

underbody in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2012 117,618 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear axles corroded

underbody in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2011 115,539 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2006 106,965 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 106,965 miles

Offside Front 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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G164 RTV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 G164 RTV, 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 G164 RTV registered?

G164 RTV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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