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G712 WFG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,934 mi
Last recorded184,934 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 184,934 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens temp. repair

Fail 1 Jun 2012 184,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front indicator lens temp. repair

Pass 20 Jun 2011 184,427 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

front and rear brake discs IN VERY POOR CONDITION

n/s rear outer sill panel very rusty

n/s rear tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall

n/s wing mirror missing

o/s front brake pipe rusty

o/s front wing mirror cover broken

Fail 14 Jun 2011 184,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

front and rear brake discs IN VERY POOR CONDITION

front brake pads low

n/s front light lens cracked

n/s rear outer sill panel very rusty

n/s rear tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall

n/s wing mirror missing

o/s front brake pipe rusty

o/s front wing mirror cover broken

Pass 5 Mar 2009 183,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs all round vehicle slightly pitted

surface corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle noted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 183,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs all round vehicle slightly pitted

surface corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle noted

Fail 25 Apr 2008 182,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear discs scored/pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 182,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front and rear discs scored/pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 178,835 miles

front and rear discs pitted

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipie

slight corrosion to o/s/r lower wing

small split in o/s wiper

Fail 25 Apr 2007 178,834 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

front and rear discs pitted

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear disc pads wearing low

slight corrosion to o/s lower wing

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

small split in o/s wiper

Pass 29 Mar 2006 174,566 miles

All four shock absorber rubber protection gaiters disintegrated

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

Front and Rear Brake Disc in poor condition

Rear Anti roll bar very rusty

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

Stone Chip in windscreen outside Zone A

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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G712 WFG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 G712 WFG, 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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G712 WFG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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