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G386 WNJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

271,103 mi
Last recorded271,103 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 271,103 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 263,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 263,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 254,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension springs corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 240,964 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all suspension springs slightly corroded

offside front and rear tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

various front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 227,541 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 214,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 206,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 203,166 miles

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 197,541 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 189,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 181,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 171,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 157,879 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 157,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G386 WNJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G386 WNJ, 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 G386 WNJ registered?

G386 WNJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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