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G663 PCE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

313,576 mi
Last recorded313,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG663 PCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 313,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 286,115 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 285,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 251,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 216,945 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Jul 2012 199,514 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 199,501 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 189,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 189,192 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 176,842 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 176,753 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 167,568 miles

nearside chassis damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 159,253 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 158,987 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 149,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2007 149,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake binding a little

Pass 21 Jun 2006 140,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 128,269 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 128,269 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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G663 PCE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G663 PCE, 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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G663 PCE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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