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G511 GVN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,579 mi
Last recorded133,579 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 GVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2013 133,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 125,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,042 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 119,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 112,532 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 102,123 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,013 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 90,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,151 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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G511 GVN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G511 GVN, 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 G511 GVN registered?

G511 GVN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G511 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G511 GVN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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