MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
offside electric window inoprative
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
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G176 WFG safe to buy?
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