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G701 VYK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 VYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,705 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,780 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,474 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 73,300 miles

some brake bind o/s/f

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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G701 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G701 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G701 VYK registered?

G701 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G701 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G701 VYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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