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G370 GVN

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,728 mi
Last recorded150,728 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG370 GVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 150,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

all 4 brake discs corroded

cracks in n/s front tyre

o/s rear inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Mar 2012 150,362 miles

2 rear discs corroded

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cracks in n/s front tyre

cracks in o/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2012 150,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

2 rear discs corroded

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cracks in n/s front tyre

cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 148,192 miles

2 rear discs corroded

cracks in n/s front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 148,148 miles

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

2 rear discs corroded

cracks in n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 145,910 miles

cracks in n/s front and o/s rear tyres

n/s rear disc corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 144,216 miles

2 front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 144,216 miles

2 front discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 141,943 miles

n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2007 141,023 miles

all 4 brake discs starting to corrod

Pass 15 Mar 2006 139,658 miles

2 front 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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G370 GVN is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G370 GVN, 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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What year was G370 GVN registered?

G370 GVN is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G370 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G370 GVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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