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G51 FRU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,325 mi
Last recorded117,325 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 FRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated front to rear (2.4.G.2)

corrosion underside vehicle - inner and outer sills, floor pans, front chassis rails.

multiple welding repairs carried out

Pass 7 Apr 2014 112,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside sill is corroding

welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,176 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

front & rear anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 107,166 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished and have slight play

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear anti roll bar link bushes perished and have slight play

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper poor

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 103,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 102,628 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 102,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,293 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 101,293 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s hanbrake reading low

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,185 miles

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

n/s outer sill starting to corrod at rear

Pass 13 Jan 2006 96,342 miles

Nearside 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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G51 FRU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G51 FRU, 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 G51 FRU registered?

G51 FRU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G51 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G51 FRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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