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G626 WFG

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,519 mi
Last recorded164,519 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG626 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 164,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 163,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox pipe has a tiny hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front chassis rails corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 161,771 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails/floor been rubbing floor in past slightly deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear outer sills been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 161,771 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails/floor been rubbing floor in past slightly deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear outer sills been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 157,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front /chassis has corrosion where car has rubbed floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 154,401 miles

car been weldedand heavily under sealed

car under body has corrosion in a few places

Fail 19 Feb 2020 154,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer/sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

car under body has corrosion in a few places

Pass 2 Jan 2019 153,390 miles

Nearside Front front inner arch lower /floor has corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded but cant see complete sill cause has side skirt fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front front inner arch lower / floor has corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded but cant see complete sill cause has side skirt fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 151,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 142,325 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 127,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,383 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 125,260 miles

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

off side front tyre inner edge bald

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 123,910 miles

near side front tyre inner edge starting to wear

off side front tyre inner edge worn and close to legal limits

play in near side front lower swivel joint

Pass 11 Feb 2010 122,882 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 122,877 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 99,668 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 99,661 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,659 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 80,638 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,012 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 63,265 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,970 miles

Both seatbelts poor condition, border line pass

Offside front indicator bulb holder badly corroded

Rear brake discs poor condition, border line pass

Fail 1 Aug 2006 61,970 miles

Both seatbelts poor condition, border line pass

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front indicator bulb holder badly corroded

Rear brake discs poor condition, border line pass

Pass 8 Jul 2005 57,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 57,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake discs generally corroded.

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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G626 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G626 WFG, 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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G626 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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