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G43 TGH

1989 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,045 mi
Last recorded163,045 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 163,045 miles

Front brake disc worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 163,045 miles

Front brake disc worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 15 Dec 2009 161,262 miles

Both rear tyres outer wall slightly cracked

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 161,262 miles

Both rear tyres outer wall slightly cracked

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 160,513 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 160,513 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 157,222 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 157,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 154,466 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

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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G43 TGH is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G43 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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What year was G43 TGH registered?

G43 TGH is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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