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G176 FBL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,604 mi
Last recorded115,604 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,604 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 103,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,515 miles

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to covering of underseal/covering

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle as its been covered in underseal/covering

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 75,852 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,545 miles

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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G176 FBL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G176 FBL, 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 G176 FBL registered?

G176 FBL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G176 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G176 FBL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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