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G183 BBK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

213,873 mi
Last recorded213,873 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 213,873 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2014 186,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Under body rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2014 186,050 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front brakes binding

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

under body rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2013 168,543 miles

underbody rusty

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

crack in front number plate

slight engine oil leak

slight tear in offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 29 Jun 2012 147,743 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

slight rust on sills

Pass 29 Jun 2012 147,743 miles

front number plate cracked

slight rust on sills

Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,800 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

offside front & rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Jul 2010 115,179 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads 3/4 worn

offside rear tyre worn on edge and nail in tread

Pass 11 May 2009 104,636 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 104,601 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 94,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both headlamps images misty

deflector strips fitted to headlamps are affecting beam image slightly

slight corrosion ocurring in various areas of front and rear suspension.

Fail 14 May 2008 94,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both headlamps images misty

deflector strips fitted to headlamps are affecting beam image slightly

slight corrosion ocurring in various areas of front and rear suspension.

Pass 3 May 2007 93,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 88,777 miles

oil leak

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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G183 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G183 BBK, 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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G183 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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