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G276 OKY

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,371 mi
Last recorded144,371 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 OKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 143,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,002 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 143,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 141,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 141,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 139,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 138,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 137,018 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 137,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 132,966 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,143 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 125,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 121,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 116,221 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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G276 OKY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G276 OKY, 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 G276 OKY registered?

G276 OKY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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