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G311 DCF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,857 mi
Last recorded137,857 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 DCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 137,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 137,090 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 137,090 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded &or heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deep cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Heavily corroded in places & All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers deep cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple locations & Heavily Corroded multiple locations under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 136,331 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded &or heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deep cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Heavily corroded in places & All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers deep cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple locations & Heavily Corroded multiple locations under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 135,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion front floor

most suspension corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 135,828 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner side of seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion front floor

most suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 134,067 miles

Most suspension components have some light corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 132,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension all corroded

osf inner chassis corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 127,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 125,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 122,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 120,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,754 miles

front pads wearing low.

nearside/offside front suspension anti-roll bar links,bushes wearing.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 108,539 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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G311 DCF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 G311 DCF, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G311 DCF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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