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G324 BGS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,860 mi
Last recorded234,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG324 BGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 234,860 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 234,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 228,812 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 228,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 219,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 213,602 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 213,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 202,979 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 184,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005

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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G324 BGS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G324 BGS, 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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G324 BGS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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