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G228 WPG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 WPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,096 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 79,084 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,951 miles

Corrision on front suspension,and coil springs

Off side rear tyre cut on treads.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,429 miles

Corrision on front and rear suspension.

Near side rear tyre rim damage.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 77,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrision on front and rear suspension.

Near side rear tyre rim damage.

Off side front tyre slightly cut on tread.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 73,976 miles

advice:offside front & offside rear tyres just above limits

Fail 19 Aug 2008 73,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advice:offside front & offside rear tyres just above limits

Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,538 miles

Near side front tyre Rim slightly damage. †Off side rear tyre slightly lifting of tread.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 68,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 68,694 miles

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

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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G228 WPG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G228 WPG, 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 G228 WPG registered?

G228 WPG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 1990.

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