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G261 RAA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,138 mi
Last recorded89,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 RAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 89,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 88,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 74,423 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G261 RAA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G261 RAA, 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 G261 RAA registered?

G261 RAA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 1990.

Is G261 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G261 RAA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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