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G608 YDV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,421 mi
Last recorded173,421 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 173,421 miles

brakes binding

Fail 12 Apr 2017 173,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brakes binding

Pass 12 Jun 2015 170,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 167,705 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 165,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 162,542 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

aux belt slight noise

brake & clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

slight damage offside rear tyre

slight engine oil seepage

Fail 15 Sep 2012 162,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

aux belt slight noise

brake & clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

offside wiper slightly split

slight damage offside rear tyre

slight engine oil seepage

Pass 13 Sep 2011 161,371 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

clutch & brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight damage offside rear tyre side wall

slight engine oil seepage & clutch slave cylinder seepage

Pass 25 Sep 2010 160,135 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight oil seepage from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2009 158,720 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight engine oil seepage

Fail 4 Oct 2008 157,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight oil seepage of engine

Pass 4 Oct 2008 157,889 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight oil seepage of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2007 154,211 miles

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

OSF TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT!

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 154,211 miles

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

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

OSF TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT!

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 151,636 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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G608 YDV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G608 YDV, 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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G608 YDV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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