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G530 WCD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,261 mi
Last recorded114,261 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG530 WCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 110,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,132 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 103,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,936 miles

front and rear subframe exstensive surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2011 90,514 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear subframe exstensive surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 86,596 miles

near side front brake slihgt binding

Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front and rear subframes exstensive surface corrosion

near side front brake slihgt binding

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,703 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,609 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all front and rear suspension components starting to corrode,catalytic converter cover loose.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,607 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all front and rear suspension components starting to corrode,catalytic converter cover loose.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 74,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear outer sils surface corrosion

front subframe exstensive surface corrosion

near side front brake slight binding

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,023 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bineding to n/side front brake

slight corosion to/o/side door sill at rear

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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G530 WCD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G530 WCD, 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 G530 WCD registered?

G530 WCD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 1990.

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