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G565 SBV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,178 mi
Last recorded156,178 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 SBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 156,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 152,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 152,508 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,518 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 142,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 135,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 135,444 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 128,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 121,306 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,188 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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G565 SBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G565 SBV, 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 G565 SBV registered?

G565 SBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G565 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G565 SBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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