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G531 BRT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,623 mi
Last recorded110,623 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG531 BRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 110,623 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2024 110,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 109,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 109,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 107,430 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 May 2022 107,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 6 May 2022 107,416 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))

all brake disks corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 107,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))

all brake disks corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Fail 17 May 2019 104,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.51% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheelarch & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired previously (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underseal used preventing proper inspection

Pass 19 May 2018 103,341 miles

Engine underside covers fitted obscuring components

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Oil leak ()

Slight gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2017 101,778 miles

most of the under side has covers and been under sealed

windscreen washers only work on 3 out of 4

Pass 14 May 2016 99,068 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gear box has a slight leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted restricting view

Fail 7 May 2016 99,008 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear foot brake poor on both rear wheels

Rear hand brake performance could be better

gear box has a slight leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 12 May 2015 96,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 96,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

catalytic converter removed

possible fluid leak at offside rear brake caliper

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,517 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,653 miles

all tyres wearing unevan

offside number plate light not fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,085 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 82,508 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 82,508 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,871 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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G531 BRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G531 BRT, 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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G531 BRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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