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G359 RFR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,327 mi
Last recorded65,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 RFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,583 miles

cracked inner wall o/s/r tyer n/s/f calliper slight binding

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,088 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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G359 RFR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G359 RFR, 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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What year was G359 RFR registered?

G359 RFR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G359 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G359 RFR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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