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G426 TGH

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,704 mi
Last recorded141,704 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 141,704 miles

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion under rear wheel arches

front brakes slight bind

Fail 23 Nov 2009 141,704 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion under rear wheel arches

front brakes slight bind

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 2 Dec 2008 134,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 124,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 112,907 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 TGH is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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