MOT Status
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106,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm ball joint Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
water leak from radiator, bottom / centre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G490 VKO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 G490 VKO, 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 G490 VKO registered?
G490 VKO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 1990.
Is G490 VKO safe to buy?
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