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G558 YYT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 YYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,565 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 42,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,651 miles

clutch u/s

both front tyres perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2007 416,650 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch u/s

both front tyres perishing

n/s front tyre near limit

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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 no.plate is a sticker on body / legal ?

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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G558 YYT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G558 YYT, 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 G558 YYT registered?

G558 YYT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G558 YYT safe to buy?

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