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G341 UMB

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,426 mi
Last recorded137,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG341 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 137,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,525 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

limited slip diff fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2012 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

limited slip diff fitted would not go on rollers low effort brakes road was wet

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

limited slip diff fitted would not go on rollers low effort brakes road was wet

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,339 miles

offside and nearside chassis damanged

Fail 4 Jul 2011 95,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

offside and nearside chassis damanged

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,235 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 92,223 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s + o/s chassie leg distorted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,771 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 87,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 87,096 miles

engine smokey

rear discs corroded

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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G341 UMB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G341 UMB, 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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G341 UMB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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