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G598 XWS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,749 mi
Last recorded171,749 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 171,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 171,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 170,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brake disc scored.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 163,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 154,851 miles

both number plates need changeing soon.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 154,069 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

centre brake light not working.

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

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 153,206 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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G598 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G598 XWS, 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 G598 XWS registered?

G598 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G598 XWS safe to buy?

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