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G661 CLF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,149 mi
Last recorded134,149 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 CLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 134,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 205,816 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 205,653 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 192,643 miles

underseal applied in certain areas.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 192,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 188,782 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 188,611 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 183,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 182,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 176,850 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 176,846 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 173,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 171,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 171,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 162,115 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 152,805 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 142,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 142,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 129,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 123,133 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 123,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G661 CLF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G661 CLF, 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 G661 CLF registered?

G661 CLF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G661 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G661 CLF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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