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G372 CLE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG372 CLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,536 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 124,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 124,416 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on its limit

Fail 29 Jun 2009 124,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre on its limit

Pass 30 Jun 2008 124,011 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 123,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 118,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 112,331 miles

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

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

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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G372 CLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G372 CLE, 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 G372 CLE registered?

G372 CLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G372 CLE safe to buy?

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