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G473 BJO

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 BJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 139,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 139,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 136,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis rails starting to corrode

Clutch slipping and worn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General oil leaks

Nearside rear brake hose close to wheel rim

Fail 27 Feb 2009 136,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis rails starting to corrode

Clutch slipping and worn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General oil leaks

Nearside rear brake hose close to wheel rim

Nearside rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 133,871 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 131,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corosion in n/s and o/s/r sills

Pass 22 Feb 2006 128,142 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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G473 BJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 G473 BJO, 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 36 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 G473 BJO registered?

G473 BJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G473 BJO safe to buy?

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