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G449 WKK

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,315 mi
Last recorded164,315 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG449 WKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 164,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 162,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,187 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 161,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 159,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 158,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 157,384 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3.0mm

Pass 17 May 2016 154,274 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 May 2015 147,765 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 19 May 2015 147,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 May 2014 140,454 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

exhaust centre to rear pipe corroded (slight leak).

general condition of vehicle underbody has light corrosion

offside parking brake effort poor

Fail 29 May 2013 132,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody rusty

nearside rear brake pad anti-squeak shim incorrectly positioned

rear anti-roll bar corroding

Pass 29 May 2013 132,668 miles

front brake discs corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody rusty

nearside rear brake pad anti-squeak shim incorrectly positioned

rear anti-roll bar corroding

Pass 1 May 2012 130,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 130,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 127,396 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 124,174 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CYL LEAKING

Pass 18 May 2009 121,145 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 121,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 May 2008 114,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT TEARING

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 114,193 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT TEARING

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 106,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G449 WKK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G449 WKK, 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 G449 WKK registered?

G449 WKK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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