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G305 CLF

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

214,568 mi
Last recorded214,568 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG305 CLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 214,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi has large hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 208,263 miles

Corrosion to offside front suspension mount

Corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Mar 2016 201,601 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 201,601 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 189,480 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 189,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 171,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 159,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 150,421 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 150,416 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 149,349 miles

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

pads low n/s/r

rear discs heavy pitting

underside and suspension units heavy surface rusting

Fail 23 Mar 2011 149,349 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

pads low n/s/r

rear discs heavy pitting

underside and suspension units heavy surface rusting

Fail 25 Feb 2010 144,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 144,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 142,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 142,272 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 131,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 124,452 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 124,452 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G305 CLF is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G305 CLF, 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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G305 CLF is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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