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G488 XWS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,495 mi
Last recorded135,495 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 135,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 118,902 miles

Nearside and offside rear sill starting too corrode.

Oil leak.

Slight corrosion too the exhuast tail pipe.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 116,714 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 116,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills starting to corror

Pass 20 Feb 2009 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 101,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 86,923 miles

offside rear brake caliper damp

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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G488 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G488 XWS, 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 G488 XWS registered?

G488 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G488 XWS safe to buy?

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