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G411 WNJ

1989 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,276 mi
Last recorded160,276 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG411 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 160,276 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape and cuts in tread

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 18 Nov 2011 160,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape and cuts in tread

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Nov 2010 155,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 155,874 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 152,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 152,336 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 149,090 miles

Dammage to N/S/R Chassis leg

Dammage to O/S/R Chassis leg

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 149,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Dammage to N/S/R Chassis leg

Dammage to O/S/R Chassis leg

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 144,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 144,709 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Heavy sidewall damage and cuts to N/S/R tyre

N/S/R tyre is getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2006 139,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 139,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Flip-up headlamps staying up

Rear of N/S and O/S chassis legs partially crushed by impact damage

Slight oil leak

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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G411 WNJ is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G411 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 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 G411 WNJ registered?

G411 WNJ is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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