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G573 XRY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,031 mi
Last recorded134,031 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 XRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 134,031 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 132,402 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 132,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 132,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 127,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,954 miles

all tyres close to limits

rust patches

Fail 25 Apr 2014 121,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

all tyres close to limits

rust patches

Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2013 118,817 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2012 117,786 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 117,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 116,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,880 miles

Clutch hydraulic slave cylinder corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 115,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch hydraulic slave cylinder corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 114,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 114,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 113,342 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 113,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2007 110,833 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 110,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 109,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged but still alegable

Fail 19 May 2006 109,032 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged but still servicable

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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G573 XRY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G573 XRY, 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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G573 XRY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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