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G493 YBU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,712 mi
Last recorded128,712 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 128,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 128,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,445 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 119,404 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 114,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,794 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 90,966 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,885 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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G493 YBU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G493 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 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 G493 YBU registered?

G493 YBU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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