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G187 ADL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,016 mi
Last recorded220,016 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 220,016 miles

Light corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2022 218,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust, slight blow, not too excess

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower footwell in corrosive condition.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front electric window in-op.

Nearside Front inner shock-absorber sleeve split.

Nearside chassis rail, slightly damaged and in poor corrosive condition.

Offside Front Lower footwell in corrosive condition.

Offside Front Lower wing in poor condition, no sharp edges.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front electric window in-op.

Offside Front inner shock-absorber sleeve split.

Offside chassis rail, slightly damaged and in poor corrosive condition.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear bumper in poor condition, in loose condition, no sharp edges.

clutch pedal anti slip, worn close too excess

long travel on hand-brake, close to no reserve travel.

Fail 13 Sep 2022 218,031 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and rusted, inner and outer. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image and or pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image and or pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and rusted, inner and outer. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

A-C pipe and hose mounting rubber broken at front

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread splits and cracks (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower footwell in poor corrosive condition.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front inner shock absorber cover, split.

Nearside chassis rail, damaged and corroded. not to excess.

Offside Front Lower footwell in poor corrosive condition.

Offside Front Lower wing, insecure, not to excess.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing on outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner shock absorber cover, split.

Offside Front window in op, door opens. [ from inner and outer]

Offside chassis rail, damaged and corroded. not to excess.

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess, engine and gearbox covered in fresh oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess, engine and gearbox covered in fresh oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper insecure at osr, not to excess.

battery flat

clutch pedal anti slip worn, almost to excess

corrosive throughout suspension, steering and all chassis components, inc floor pan.

brake fluid level below minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2021 214,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 214,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 208,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 208,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 203,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 203,238 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 196,650 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 196,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 190,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 185,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 183,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outer sill rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2015 183,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre has worn unevenly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outer sill rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 180,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre going badly out of shape and worn very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre going badly out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2013 178,417 miles

offside outer sill starting to corrode

passenger door mirror missing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 175,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 175,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 170,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 163,235 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre,NO cords showing

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 163,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cut in O/S/F tyre,NO cords showing

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 157,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 149,993 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 149,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 142,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 132,933 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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G187 ADL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G187 ADL, 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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G187 ADL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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