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G684 BTW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,339 mi
Last recorded125,339 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG684 BTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 125,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill has slight corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension bushes cracked and perished

Pass 12 Jun 2020 121,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 121,462 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 114,313 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 114,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 110,802 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 108,143 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Fail 12 May 2016 108,143 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Pass 12 May 2015 107,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 106,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2013 105,850 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 103,806 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 103,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 102,607 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 29 May 2009 101,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 100,377 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 98,482 miles

gaitor at base of steering column split

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r brake slightly lazy

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2006 93,857 miles

off side front tie rod end has very slight play

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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G684 BTW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G684 BTW, 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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G684 BTW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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