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G223 WGX

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,226 mi
Last recorded86,226 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG223 WGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,226 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil weep present. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres treads and sidewalls perishing.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,040 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight crack along the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,025 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,787 miles

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

front number plate showing signs of damage

Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,787 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate showing signs of damage

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,899 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,951 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 77,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,409 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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G223 WGX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G223 WGX, 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 37 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 G223 WGX registered?

G223 WGX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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