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G639 APP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG639 APP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 132,935 miles

Some noise from axle/wheels during road test.

all front and rear suspension bushes very heavily perished

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm minimum. legal at time of test only

rear brake pads worn low on linings

slight imbalance on front brakes,

some corrosion to the brake pipes

welding repairs to vehicle and heavily under sealed

Fail 19 Jul 2008 132,695 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

all front and rear suspension bushes very heavily perished

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm minimum. legal at time of test only

rear brake pads worn low on linings

some corrosion to the brake pipes

welding repairs to vehicle and heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Apr 2008 125,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension bushes heavily perished splitting and worn

front and rear suspension components corrded

offside front and rear coil springs corroded

some corrosion to brake pipes and heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Nov 2006 105,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 104,132 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 104,132 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G639 APP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G639 APP, 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 G639 APP registered?

G639 APP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G639 APP safe to buy?

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