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G270 FBL

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,544 mi
Last recorded108,544 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,544 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 108,539 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 103,899 miles

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Damage to chassis rails

Fog lamp discoloured

Fuel cap seal perishing

Main Beam "Tell Tale" requires attention

Minor chips in windscreen

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise: Offside beam image poor

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Tyres showing age and perishment

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 8 May 2013 103,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fog lamp discoloured

Fuel cap seal perishing

Minor chips in screen

Perishment to tyres/cracking and showing age

Slight damage to chassis rails

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong Advise:Brake bind to offside front wheel

Strong Advise:Offside headlamp image poor

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Wiper smear

Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 102,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers split

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,646 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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G270 FBL is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G270 FBL, 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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What year was G270 FBL registered?

G270 FBL is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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