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G244 EJB

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,305 mi
Last recorded221,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG244 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 221,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 218,651 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 216,427 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 214,321 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 211,065 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 211,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 198,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both floor pans corroded

front number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 25 Jan 2010 198,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both floor pans corroded

front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 22 Jan 2009 185,839 miles

under body corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 185,839 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

under body corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 173,175 miles

all suspension parts rusting

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked and water damage

Fail 17 Jan 2008 173,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all suspension parts rusting

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked and water damage

Pass 18 Jan 2007 161,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 152,487 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded

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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G244 EJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G244 EJB, 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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G244 EJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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