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G49 MWW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,466 mi
Last recorded143,466 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 MWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 143,466 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 143,411 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,072 miles

fuel pipes corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch two pipes oil mist?

Fail 3 Jun 2016 143,065 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ARM (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

fuel pipes corrosion

n/s/f wheel arch two pipes oil mist?

o/s/r back arch corrosion

Pass 16 May 2015 140,304 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 140,304 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 138,099 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 138,099 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 135,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 133,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 131,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 129,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,452 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 126,303 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 122,184 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2008 121,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2007 118,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 117,162 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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G49 MWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G49 MWW, 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 G49 MWW registered?

G49 MWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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