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G233 RHG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,283 mi
Last recorded80,283 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 RHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 80,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 79,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 79,553 miles

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

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

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

Service brake indicates brake bind o/s front (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 79,306 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,306 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,822 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 144,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 142,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 141,491 miles

engine undertray loose

Fail 7 Oct 2010 141,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

engine undertray loose

Fail 15 Sep 2010 141,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

engine under tray plastic loose

Pass 30 Apr 2007 141,090 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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G233 RHG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G233 RHG, 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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G233 RHG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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