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G47 DDE

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,197 mi
Last recorded122,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 DDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 122,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill fibreglassed (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All front suspension arms corroded

All rear suspension arms corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 120,897 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 120,852 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,065 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 118,043 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 115,588 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 115,574 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,244 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 114,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 109,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 107,553 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 107,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 106,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear tyre low pressure

Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,597 miles

n/s rear tyre low pressure

Pass 10 Nov 2006 105,287 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 105,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to o/s rear sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 103,444 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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G47 DDE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G47 DDE, 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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G47 DDE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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