MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,006 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leaking from engine
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil leaking from engine
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G426 SBV is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 G426 SBV, 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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G426 SBV is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is G426 SBV safe to buy?
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