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G246 KWP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 KWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 114,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edges (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2016 114,211 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front wing inscure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,184 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,710 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,705 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,549 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 91,549 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 91,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 90,505 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 90,505 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 89,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 89,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 85,948 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,948 miles

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

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

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

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

both offside tyres worn very badly

offside rear flexy cracking

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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G246 KWP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 G246 KWP, 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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G246 KWP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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