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G702 OKW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 89,598 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust gas leak and no catalytic convertor (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top and bottom bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 87,279 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 87,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 148,075 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 148,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FRONT TO REAR UNION (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 147,897 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 147,896 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not in a pescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 6 Jun 2015 141,136 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 135,182 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 135,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 132,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 193,973 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

centre stop lamp discnnected and rewired as fog lamp

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes undersealed

rear exhaust baffles loose and rattling

wipers must be parked manually

Fail 25 May 2011 193,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes undersealed

rear exhaust baffles loose and rattling

wipers must be parked manually

Pass 12 May 2010 191,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 189,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 183,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 179,277 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 173,816 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 173,816 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G702 OKW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G702 OKW, 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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G702 OKW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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