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G494 WFG

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,621 mi
Last recorded190,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 190,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 190,611 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 188,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

chips in windscreen

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed - not a prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 18 Jun 2010 188,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

chips in windscreen

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed - not a prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroding in places

Pass 19 Mar 2009 188,805 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal anti slip wearing

chips in windscreen

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed - not a prescribed area

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

underside of vehicle generally corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2009 188,804 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

chips in windscreen

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed - not a prescribed area

pas fluid low

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 183,505 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 183,505 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 168,332 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 168,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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G494 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G494 WFG, 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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G494 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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