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G583 BGS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,062 mi
Last recorded79,062 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG583 BGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 79,062 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

offside front wiper blade very slightly smears the screen

offside rear brake disc slight surface corrosion/slightly linned

Fail 11 Nov 2008 79,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

offside front wiper blade very slightly smears the screen

offside rear brake disc slight surface corrosion/slightly linned

Pass 20 Apr 2005 64,636 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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G583 BGS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G583 BGS, 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 37 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 G583 BGS registered?

G583 BGS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G583 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G583 BGS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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