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G217 TKP

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 TKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2019 78,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,475 miles

both front chassis rails to floor pans corroding

under seal starting to peal in places causing surface rust to appear on some components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,866 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,452 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,805 miles

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

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both inner and outer sill panels

Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both inner and outer sill panels

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrision to both front floors

corrision to nearside and offside inner and outer sill panels

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,363 miles

corrosion to all 4 brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner lower arch areas

Fail 8 Aug 2009 52,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to all 4 brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner lower arch areas

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,640 miles

all suspension bushes starting to perish

corrosion to under side of the car

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,428 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 46,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to n/s/f lower floor pan

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,439 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

oil leak from engine

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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G217 TKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G217 TKP, 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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G217 TKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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