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G416 CLF

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,335 mi
Last recorded25,335 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG416 CLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 25,335 miles

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

both rear inner and outer sills weak

corr on petrol pipes

loads of wear and top rust on rear brake discs

rear handbrake effort slightly low

slight corr on all rear end brake pipes

slight corr on brake pipe to off side front flexi hose

Fail 14 May 2010 253,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

both rear inner and outer sills weak

corr on petrol pipes

loads of wear and top rust on rear brake discs

rear handbrake effort slightly low

slight corr on all rear end brake pipes

slight corr on brake pipe to off side front flexi hose

Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 236,552 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 236,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 226,228 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise both headlamp beam

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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G416 CLF is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 G416 CLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G416 CLF registered?

G416 CLF is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G416 CLF safe to buy?

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