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G235 OKY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,942 mi
Last recorded165,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 165,942 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 165,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 164,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LINK ROD BUSHES CRACKING / PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LINK ROD BUSHES CRACKING / PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 159,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 152,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 150,618 miles

rear exhaust silencer repaired with exhaust bandage

Pass 23 Apr 2014 147,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 144,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,692 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 141,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 137,118 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 132,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 132,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 127,879 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r sill slight coroision

Pass 29 Mar 2008 122,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 120,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 115,680 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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G235 OKY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G235 OKY, 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 G235 OKY registered?

G235 OKY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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