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G280 LNY

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,413 mi
Last recorded135,413 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 LNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 130,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre o/s outer sill corroded

general undersidecorrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 130,196 miles

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

centre o/s outer sill corroded

general undersidecorrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 125,845 miles

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

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

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

all suspension arms covered with surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,634 miles

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

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

some suspension components have non genuine bolts and nuts fitted

various suspension arms have covering of surface rust and certain parts of chassis rails

Fail 1 Nov 2011 121,626 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

some suspension components have non genuine bolts and nuts fitted

various suspension arms have covering of surface rust and certain parts of chassis rails

Pass 15 Oct 2010 117,376 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

some suspension bolts have been replaced not of original manufacture

underside of vehicle light corrosion in some places

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,565 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipe flexy ferrules starting to corrode

some suspension components have light surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2008 108,355 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 104,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 100,845 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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G280 LNY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G280 LNY, 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 G280 LNY registered?

G280 LNY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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