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G481 CLK

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,765 mi
Last recorded106,765 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 CLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 106,765 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 106,586 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front ball joint boots perished

nearside rear tyre showing signs of sidewall damage from under inflation

offside chasis section damaged

rear discs heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipe across subframe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 106,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,745 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,716 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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G481 CLK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G481 CLK, 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 G481 CLK registered?

G481 CLK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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