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G426 CLK

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,503 mi
Last recorded142,503 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 CLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 141,960 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 141,934 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 140,915 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 139,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 138,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 136,598 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 134,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 132,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 130,831 miles

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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G426 CLK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G426 CLK, 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 G426 CLK registered?

G426 CLK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G426 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G426 CLK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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