MOT Status
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107,150 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion on rear brake disc
Front and rear brakes slightly out of balance.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play in it
Tyre valves perishing/cracking on all 4 wheels.
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre valves perishing/cracking on all 4 wheels.
Slight binding on front brake at o/s.
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Slight binding on front brake at o/s.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight binding on front brake at o/s.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion on n/s front chassis rail.
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion on n/s front chassis rail.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G491 YBU is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G491 YBU, 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 G491 YBU registered?
G491 YBU is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G491 YBU safe to buy?
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