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G374 XWS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

145,579 mi
Last recorded145,579 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG374 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 145,579 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bodywork needs attention

n/s front brake low efficiency

suspension components corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2023 143,869 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,340 miles

n/s rear arch needs attention

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,640 miles

all suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,544 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake low efficiency

sills corroding

some underbody rust

Fail 11 Nov 2020 138,478 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake low efficiency

sills corroding

some underbody rust

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,382 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear arch needs attention

some underbody rust

Fail 2 Dec 2019 136,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear arch needs attention

some underbody rust

Pass 23 Nov 2018 132,400 miles

all suspension mountings corroding

centre silencer mounting corroded

n/s headlamp poor beam pattern

needs work to survive

o/s handbrake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,858 miles

bodywork needs attention

n/s front chassis corroding

suspension components corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 129,858 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front chassis corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,805 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on limit of wear (2.5.B.1a)

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

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 124,805 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on limit of wear (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working centre (1.3.2b)

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s handbrake low efficiency

rear sills/arches need attention

Pass 22 Nov 2014 118,976 miles

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

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

o/s front brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,395 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake low efficiency

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,321 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f brake low efficiency

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,313 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all wishbones corroding

pas pipes rusty

subframes corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 8 Dec 2012 109,245 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all wishbones corroding

pas pipes rusty

subframes corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,759 miles

all suspension components corroding

needs work to survive

underbody corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2011 104,759 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all suspension components corroding

needs work to survive

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

underbody corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2010 99,952 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all suspension components corroding

fuel pipes corroding

o/s fron t brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 18 Dec 2010 99,952 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all suspension components corroding

fuel pipes corroding

o/s fron t brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,132 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 87,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 81,366 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 81,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,778 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 72,776 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,464 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 66,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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G374 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G374 XWS, 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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G374 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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