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G523 VFJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,295 mi
Last recorded104,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 VFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,295 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine oil on min

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2013 104,295 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine oil on min

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 101,129 miles

noted corrsion on front and rear suspesion arms and chasis

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,864 miles

front and rear chassis rails corroding

front outer sills /front wings corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,567 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 95,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,335 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody poor (corroding).

offside rear outer sill corroding (split).

Fail 17 Jul 2009 94,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

general condition of vehicle underbody poor (corroding).

offside rear outer sill corroding (split).

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,350 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 91,350 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 89,802 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 88,082 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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G523 VFJ 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 69.2%.

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 G523 VFJ, 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 G523 VFJ registered?

G523 VFJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G523 VFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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