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G515 UKE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,640 mi
Last recorded174,640 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG515 UKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 174,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 171,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 170,301 miles

engine very oily

front and rear discs very rusty and worn

n/s/f tyre punchured

underbody patch welded

Fail 14 Sep 2010 170,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine very oily

front and rear discs very rusty and worn

n/s/f tyre punchured

underbody patch welded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 167,209 miles

Both rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2009 167,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Blow from around exhaust manifold

Both rear chassis rails and front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 149,673 miles

slight corrosion on both outer sills (rear)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 135,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 133,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 113,762 miles

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

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

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

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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G515 UKE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G515 UKE, 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 G515 UKE registered?

G515 UKE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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