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G319 SBV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

200,224 mi
Last recorded200,224 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG319 SBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2015 200,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect none reflective (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

inter cooler loose

Pass 13 Nov 2014 186,490 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 186,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 186,356 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 179,633 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 179,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 166,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 166,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 151,000 miles

Oil leak

underneth the vehiclr getting corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 145,102 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 145,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

rear brake disks in rusty condition

underbody in rusty condition

Pass 2 Feb 2006 139,301 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 139,301 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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G319 SBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 G319 SBV, 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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G319 SBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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