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G57 LNP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 86,952 miles

Offside Front Lower rubber grommet in floor under drivers seat area adrift/cracked, covered in underseal

general all suspension components heavily rusted /corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 86,952 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed, rusted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower rubber grommet in floor under drivers seat area adrift/cracked, covered in underseal

Offside Rear Inner battery terminals loose and battery intermittent none start

general all suspension components heavily rusted /corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill/lower wing area corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,849 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

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

Offside wiper blade split but is clearing screen

all brake pipes undersealed

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,377 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brake pipes undersealed

exhaust deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2015 83,442 miles

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust system deteriorated,tail pipe holed

front and rear brake pipes heavily corroded in places and heavily undersealed

front and rear coils spring,upper and lower suspension arms ,anti roll bars badly corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills evidence of repairs and covered with filler

slighty low brake efforts from the n/s and o/s rear service brake (total service brake effort 54%)

underside of body and chassi corroded and undersealed in places

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,703 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,700 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,491 miles

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

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,487 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2012 79,479 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion in all suspension components

corrosion in o/s rear brake disc

corrosion in underside of vehicle around chassis and floor pans

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,668 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 76,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion in both rear sills

nsf brake binding

park brake travel high

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,444 miles

corrosion forming both rear seals

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2007 62,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres have some perish cracks on side walls.

front wiper blades showing signs of wear.

some binding from near side front brake.

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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G57 LNP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G57 LNP, 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 G57 LNP registered?

G57 LNP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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