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G267 YNR

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,238 mi
Last recorded185,238 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG267 YNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 185,238 miles

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Differential modified/permanently locked)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 185,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Co 5.48% (limit >3.5%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Differential modified/permanently locked)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 182,226 miles

Central Fuel pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 182,226 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Central Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 174,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 163,886 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Jul 2015 163,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,844 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 102,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2012 159,073 miles

advise front no plate mtg deteriorating

advise non structural corrosion to n/s rear inner sill

advise o/s rear brake disc corroded

advise oil leaks

advise rear axle bushes deteriorating

advise surface corrosion to o/s & n/s outer floors

Pass 30 Mar 2011 155,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general under body has corrosion

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 155,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general under body has corrosion

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 149,903 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 149,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 118,635 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 118,626 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2007 129,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 120,363 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 28 Jun 2005 112,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 112,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G267 YNR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G267 YNR, 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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G267 YNR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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