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G187 CLK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 CLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 100,351 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 166,581 miles

offside headlamp aim on low limit

resecure offside sun visor

Fail 10 Mar 2010 166,581 miles

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

offside headlamp aim on low limit

resecure offside sun visor

Pass 2 Mar 2009 148,321 miles

Offside and nearside front top and bottom swivel gaiters split or perished.

Offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 148,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside and nearside front top and bottom swivel gaiters split or perished.

Offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 136,869 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside mirror missing

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 26 Oct 2006 132,172 miles

plastic engine undertray fitted

slight dent to front bumper

slight denting to front and rear chassis

Fail 28 Sep 2005 122,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 122,887 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 CLK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CLK, 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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What year was G187 CLK registered?

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

Is G187 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G187 CLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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