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G194 BDL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,496 mi
Last recorded199,496 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 BDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 199,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 199,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 199,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 198,832 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 198,821 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure attachment to caliper (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 198,773 miles

rear shock absorbers weak in operation

Fail 22 Aug 2016 198,767 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear shock absorbers weak in operation

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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G194 BDL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G194 BDL, 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 G194 BDL registered?

G194 BDL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G194 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G194 BDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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