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G3 DLJ

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,420 mi
Last recorded114,420 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 DLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,271 miles

Rear brake pads low

n/s r tyre low

track rod ends have play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,375 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis back (6.1.B.1a)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,732 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 63,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,230 miles

Several front suspension ball joint rubber boots perishing.

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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G3 DLJ is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G3 DLJ, 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 G3 DLJ registered?

G3 DLJ is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G3 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 DLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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