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G58 RGF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG58 RGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 135,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 133,567 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2016 133,547 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed 30cm to seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing visible signs of extreme heat (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,400 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 132,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 132,898 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 May 2014 132,898 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 132,073 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 132,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 132,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 131,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 130,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 129,784 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 129,771 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 126,033 miles

front brake imbalance, advise brakes are striped and cleaned

rear tyres wearing on inner edges, advise rear alignment is checked / set

Fail 29 Apr 2009 126,033 miles

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

front brake imbalance, advise brakes are striped and cleaned

rear tyres wearing on inner edges, advise rear alignment is checked / set

Pass 19 May 2008 123,116 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front strut top mounts slightly perished

foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

Fail 16 May 2008 123,112 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

Pass 11 May 2007 117,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 117,840 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 103,261 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 103,261 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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G58 RGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 G58 RGF, 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 G58 RGF registered?

G58 RGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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