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G68 SGO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 SGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 107,079 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,728 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Connected Up And Used As Rear Fog Lamp.

Impact Damage to Offside Chassis Rail, Exposing Metal

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

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

Nearside Track Rod End Rubber Dust Cover Perrishing

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Chassis rail starting to corrode.

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

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

Offside Track Rod End Rubber Dust Cover Perrishing.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Slight Leak Rear Exhaust Section.

Vibrating noise eminating from the underside of the vehicle when engine ran and held at around 3100 rpm.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 102,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop Lamp Connected Up And Used As Rear Fog Lamp.

Impact Damage to Offside Chassis Rail, Exposing Metal

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

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

Nearside Track Rod End Rubber Dust Cover Perrishing

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Chassis rail starting to corrode.

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

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

Offside Track Rod End Rubber Dust Cover Perrishing.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Slight Leak Rear Exhaust Section.

Vibrating noise eminating from the underside of the vehicle when engine ran and held at around 3100 rpm.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,798 miles

ADVISE Rear brake pads wearing low @ 2mm

ADVISE high level brake light used as a Rear Fog Light

Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,866 miles

loud knocking from engine

offside front brake caliper has evidance of brake fluid around the piston seal however, no leak visible strongly recommend farther inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,770 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 85,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 82,264 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 82,264 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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G68 SGO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G68 SGO, 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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G68 SGO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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