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G255 BBK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,924 mi
Last recorded125,924 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 125,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis rail holed underneath O/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 121,392 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 116,053 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 113,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 113,388 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 106,771 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 103,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 100,920 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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G255 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G255 BBK, 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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G255 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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