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G482 ULG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,867 mi
Last recorded166,867 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 166,867 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 166,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 146,651 miles

both chassis legs bent and corroded

front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2009 146,651 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both chassis legs bent and corroded

both rear brakes and n/s/f binding on slightly

front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,025 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 115,937 miles

ADVISE Damage(but not excessive) to o/s and n/sfront and rear chassis sections

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G482 ULG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 G482 ULG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G482 ULG registered?

G482 ULG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G482 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G482 ULG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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