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G176 WFG

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 149,545 miles

Brake discs corroded/pitted

Corrosion forming on suspension components

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Misting of oil around engine and gearbox

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspect clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 11 May 2013 149,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake discs corroded/pitted

Corrosion forming on suspension components

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Misting of oil around engine and gearbox

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspect clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2008 147,602 miles

offside electric window inoprative

Fail 18 Apr 2008 147,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside electric window inoprative

Pass 18 May 2007 141,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 132,310 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 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G176 WFG, 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 37 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 WFG registered?

G176 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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