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G555 TKM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,364 mi
Last recorded104,364 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 TKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,364 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 104,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,941 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,949 miles

vehicle heavilly undersilled unable to access welding correctly

Fail 23 Apr 2016 101,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion to all underside and all underside components

Pass 2 May 2015 94,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,939 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner panels corroding

windscreen damaged centre front

Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner panels corroding

windscreen damaged centre front

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills coroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,607 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills coroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,413 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,250 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,522 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,116 miles

near/side and off/side rear outer rear wing skin corroded by seat belt mounting

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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G555 TKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G555 TKM, 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 G555 TKM registered?

G555 TKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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