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G448 YAE

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on12 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2013 75,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,920 miles

light damage on chassis

rust on offside front chassis

rust on rear brake discs

Fail 11 May 2012 58,916 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light damage on chassis

rust on offside front chassis

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 10 May 2011 56,045 miles

damage on underside chassis to floor

Pass 11 May 2010 53,296 miles

front brake disc inner faces light rust

rear tyres wearing low

under floors light damage

Pass 12 May 2009 50,507 miles

hand brake effort slightly low

light damage on chassis underside

Pass 9 May 2008 47,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 35,923 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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G448 YAE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G448 YAE, 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 G448 YAE registered?

G448 YAE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G448 YAE safe to buy?

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