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G317 DHK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,876 mi
Last recorded127,876 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 DHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 127,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 123,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 118,431 miles

both outer sills weak

o/s/rear tyre valve cracking

Fail 16 May 2015 118,216 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills weak

o/s/rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,183 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 115,012 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 111,811 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 111,782 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 106,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 106,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,653 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 95,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 92,911 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 90,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,186 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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G317 DHK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G317 DHK, 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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G317 DHK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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