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G678 RGC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,429 mi
Last recorded95,429 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 RGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 91,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,980 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,515 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 88,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 81,064 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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G678 RGC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G678 RGC, 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 G678 RGC registered?

G678 RGC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G678 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G678 RGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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