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G661 VYK

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 VYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,961 miles

Corrosion n/s/r inner wheelarch.

Slight binding o/s/f brake.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 122,961 miles

Corrosion n/s/r inner wheelarch.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight binding o/s/f brake.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 121,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,475 miles

steering pipes rusty

under body rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2011 117,474 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering pipes rusty

under body rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 111,625 miles

Exhaust corroding small leaks.

Nearside rear wheel rim bead slight damage.

Offside rear brake pads close to limits,1.8mm approx.

Offside rear tyre perished on outer tread,close to limits.

Fail 7 May 2010 111,625 miles

Exhaust corroding small leaks.

Nearside rear wheel rim bead slight damage.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake pads close to limits,1.8mm approx.

Offside rear tyre perished on outer tread,close to limits.

Pass 1 May 2009 112,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 112,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 110,962 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 110,958 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 108,530 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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G661 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 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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G661 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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