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G492 HFS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,202 mi
Last recorded258,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 HFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 258,202 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 258,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 256,177 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 256,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 249,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 242,296 miles

centre stop light not working

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 9 Jun 2015 242,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

centre stop light not working

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 8 Sep 2014 242,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Aug 2013 227,843 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 227,843 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 222,200 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 220,540 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 215,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both track rod end gaitors split

exhaust middle section heatsheild detiriated

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s outter sill at rear slightly corroded

o/s/f chassis rail slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear subframe slightly corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 16 Oct 2010 214,972 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both track rod end gaitors split

exhaust middle section heatsheild detiriated

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s outter sill at rear slightly corroded

o/s/f chassis rail slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear subframe slightly corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 23 Oct 2009 207,172 miles

Oil leak

various front and rear suspension components have "scabby" corrosion forming

Fail 23 Oct 2009 207,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

various front and rear suspension components have "scabby" corrosion forming

Pass 17 Oct 2008 198,507 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s side repeater came on when tapped recomend checking conection/bulb

Pass 24 Oct 2007 189,430 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 189,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2006 183,209 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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G492 HFS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G492 HFS, 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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G492 HFS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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