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G363 YRJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,952 mi
Last recorded166,952 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG363 YRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 166,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 165,155 miles

Previous MOT mileage recorded incorrectly as miles. Odometer is KM only.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 156,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 145,971 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 145,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

osr quarter panel adrift

Pass 28 Oct 2014 145,275 miles

osr quarter panel adrift

Fail 25 Jul 2013 146,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 139,208 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 130,846 miles

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

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

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

general carrosion

rear brake pipes greased

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,846 miles

various oil leaks

rear brake pipes greased

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

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

general carrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2010 122,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 122,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2009 112,791 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2008 102,938 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Jul 2007 93,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,018 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 73,994 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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G363 YRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G363 YRJ, 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 G363 YRJ registered?

G363 YRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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