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G291 SAA

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,069 mi
Last recorded173,069 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 SAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 173,069 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 173,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 158,629 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 158,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 142,908 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 142,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

inner steering rack joint has slight play near side.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 128,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G291 SAA is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G291 SAA, 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 G291 SAA registered?

G291 SAA is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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