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G204 RKM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,945 mi
Last recorded109,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG204 RKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,945 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear brakepipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brakepipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front floorpan rusted

n/s/r inner cill rusted

o/s/r outer cill rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front anti rollbar drop links perished

both front lower suspension arms rusted

both rear lower arms rusted

n/s boot floor rusted

n/s/r anti roll bar bush perished

o/s/r anti roll bar bush perished

o/s/r brake disc worn close to limit

Fail 23 Jul 2013 107,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti rollbar drop links perished

both front lower suspension arms rusted

both rear lower arms rusted

n/s boot floor rusted

n/s/r anti roll bar bush perished

o/s/r anti roll bar bush perished

o/s/r brake disc worn close to limit

Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r inner boot panel corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 105,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r inner boot panel corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 103,556 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perished in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perished in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear outer cill rusted

rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 100,731 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear outer cill rusted

rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,837 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 96,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 96,593 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,290 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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G204 RKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G204 RKM, 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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G204 RKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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