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G178 DEJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,879 mi
Last recorded119,879 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 DEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,879 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 23 Jul 2019 119,879 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,074 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear centre brake light re-purposed as fog light (import.)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 114,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear centre brake light re-purposed as fog light (import.)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,854 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 109,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,501 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,598 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,683 miles

advise surface corrosian starting all ruber bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,336 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 77,336 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 70,427 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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G178 DEJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G178 DEJ, 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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G178 DEJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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