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G655 VYK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,504 mi
Last recorded146,504 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 VYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 146,504 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor bottom of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 144,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

tyres slightly stretched on rim

Fail 25 May 2018 144,408 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tyres slightly stretched on rim

Pass 26 May 2017 143,898 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 142,087 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

oil leak

tyres stretched on to rims

Fail 3 May 2016 142,085 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1b)

brake pipes slight corrosion

oil leak

tyres stretched on to rims

Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 126,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 121,119 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,428 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 118,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 111,105 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 106,708 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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G655 VYK 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 G655 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

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

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