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G426 SBV

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

182,006 mi
Last recorded182,006 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 SBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 182,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 181,947 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 171,941 miles

oil leaking from engine

Fail 18 Jan 2012 171,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 168,602 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 168,589 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 164,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 164,829 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 159,721 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2009 159,721 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2008 155,566 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 155,535 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 148,691 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 148,691 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2005 143,621 miles

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.

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 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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What year was G426 SBV registered?

G426 SBV is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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