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G402 YAE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,072 mi
Last recorded145,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG402 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,072 miles

Lower ball joint covers cracking

Oil leak

Paint faded

Wing rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2012 144,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front wing rusty

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 133,148 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

Noise from drive belt area

O/S/F tyre on 2.5mm

O/S/F wing rusty

Oil dampness around engine and gearbox

Paint work fading

Some noise in steering rack

Surface rust on brake pipes

Various ball joint and track rod end dust covers split

front number plate loose

Fail 17 Aug 2011 133,148 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

Noise from drive belt area

O/S/F tyre on 2.5mm

O/S/F wing rusty

Oil dampness around engine and gearbox

Paint work fading

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some noise in steering rack

Surface rust on brake pipes

Various ball joint and track rod end dust covers split

front number plate loose

Pass 9 Sep 2010 123,543 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four suspension balljoint boots split

bit of play in steering rack

brake pipe to nearside rear corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front steering track rod end boot split

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside front tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring nearside front floor area

rust ocurring offside rear undersill area

various brake pipes furring

Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,229 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front suspension strut damp

nearside rear tyre worn raised tread area

nearside wiper rubber small split

offside front tyre worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust starting rear of offside outer sill

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 27 Aug 2009 114,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front suspension strut damp

nearside rear tyre worn raised tread area

nearside wiper rubber small split

offside front tyre worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

rust starting rear of offside outer sill

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 18 Aug 2008 106,691 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in offside chassis leg

Fail 18 Aug 2008 106,691 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in offside chassis leg

Pass 22 Aug 2007 99,432 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 99,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 90,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 90,694 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front balljoint and track rod dust covers cracking

os wiper split, †osr tyre wearing on inner edge, †rear exhaust mountings rusty, †exhaust heat shield loose and rattling, †slight play os rack ball joint

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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G402 YAE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G402 YAE, 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 G402 YAE registered?

G402 YAE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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