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G317 TBD

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,465 mi
Last recorded210,465 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 210,465 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 20,071 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 205,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front and rear suspension/subframes corroded.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 196,733 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

front brake pipes on vehicle corroded

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

rear brake pipes on vehicle corroded

vehicle corroded and weak in places underneath

Fail 1 Feb 2013 196,733 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake pipes on vehicle corroded

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

rear brake pipes on vehicle corroded

vehicle corroded and weak in places underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2012 185,551 miles

advise battery insecure

advise chip in screen

advise n/s outer sil corroded

advise pedal rubbers

advise track rod end rubbers

advise upper and lower ball jount rubbers

Fail 11 Jan 2012 185,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise battery insecure

advise chip in screen

advise n/s outer sil corroded

advise pedal rubbers

advise track rod end rubbers

advise upper and lower ball jount rubbers

Pass 20 Jan 2011 177,464 miles

advise drivers inner door handle.

both sills starting to corrode.

chips in w/screen.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 169,552 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f headlight has slight upper movement

Pass 17 Dec 2008 154,787 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 154,787 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 141,754 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 141,754 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 129,289 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s window not working

Pass 1 Dec 2005 120,850 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TBD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G317 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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G317 TBD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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