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G509 BJO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,095 mi
Last recorded106,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 BJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 106,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,869 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 104,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,244 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 101,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front suspension components VERY rusty

all rear suspension components VERY rusty

exhaust rubber missing from center box but still surported all okay

temp type fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,050 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 81,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,897 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G509 BJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G509 BJO, 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 G509 BJO registered?

G509 BJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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