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G670 XMJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG670 XMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2024 115,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,702 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded around previous repair

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 113,942 miles

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear upper suspension arms corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

o/s rear park brake poor

outer sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 113,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear upper suspension arms corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

o/s rear park brake poor

outer sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 112,490 miles

front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

rear outer sills and wheel arches corroded

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 112,488 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

o/s rear upper suspension arm corroded

rear outer sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 111,009 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Heavy corrosion on front/rear subframes,suspension and brake components

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Heavy corrosion on front/rear subframes,suspension and brake components

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both floor to sills corroded

front suspension arms corroded

outer sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 110,298 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both floor to sills corroded

front suspension arms corroded

outer sills corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,760 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

front & rear brake backing plates corroded

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak

under body heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,605 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 108,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 May 2012 108,580 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advanced corrosion to underside

All fuel pipes badly corroded

Battery insecure

Exhaust heat shield loose

N/S/F sidelight dimmer than O/S/F

Outer sills and rear arches poor condition

Rear sidelights flash very slightly with indicators

Steering rack covered in fluid - unable to check properly for leaks until cleaned off

Pass 24 May 2011 107,771 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under body corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 107,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

All brake hose ferrules corroded

fuel pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 106,439 miles

rear tyres perished 195-50-15

under body corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 106,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

front o/s brake binding slightly

rear tyres perished 195-50-15

under body corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 102,919 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 102,919 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,894 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 99,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 90,779 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G670 XMJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G670 XMJ, 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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G670 XMJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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