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G655 TKP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,171 mi
Last recorded122,171 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 TKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of the vehicle corroded

underside of the vehicle covered in wax oil /tar

Fail 29 Sep 2010 122,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear inner wheel arch holed but not near any failable items

Pass 3 Oct 2008 109,177 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 109,177 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,209 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 103,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,551 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 96,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 88,400 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 88,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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G655 TKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G655 TKP, 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 G655 TKP registered?

G655 TKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G655 TKP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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