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G311 TBD

1989 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,461 mi
Last recorded139,461 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 139,461 miles

Corrosion to sill and underbody

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edges 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside slight movement in steering tie rod arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2023 139,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component has an unsafe modification Locking device missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component has an unsafe modification Locking device missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Corrosion to under body and sill's

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering tie rod has play in

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 139,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

excessive camber angle on both front wheels

offside front upper ball joint locking devise missing

Pass 6 Jan 2022 139,470 miles

Floor damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 139,461 miles

Floor/chassis damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 139,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 139,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2010 138,032 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 138,032 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 134,936 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 134,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,918 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Feb 2008 131,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 126,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 125,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 125,531 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TBD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 G311 TBD, 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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G311 TBD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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