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G537 BBK

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

161,100 mi
Last recorded161,100 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 161,100 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2009 161,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside parking brake effort slightly low

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 159,396 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 159,396 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 May 2007 142,147 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 May 2007 142,124 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 May 2007 142,111 miles

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

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Fail 8 May 2007 142,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r footbrake less effecient than n/s.

slight surface corrosion noted to rear brake discs.

washers weak

weak beam pattern

Fail 8 May 2007 142,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r footbrake less effecient than n/s.

slight surface corrosion noted to rear brake discs.

washers weak

weak beam pattern to o/s headlamp.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 136,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 126,845 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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G537 BBK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G537 BBK, 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 37 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G537 BBK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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