MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
offside front upper ball joint dust cover split
g/box oil leaks
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
g/box oil leaks
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
bonnet stay missing
engine oil leak
offside front brake caliper damp unable to get fluid to leak out of caliper
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G396 EJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 G396 EJB, 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 G396 EJB registered?
G396 EJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G396 EJB safe to buy?
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