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G719 ULG

1989 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,096 mi
Last recorded161,096 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG719 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 161,096 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 159,994 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2016 150,360 miles

1/2 o/s/f washer jet poor spray

both chassis legs damaged, n/s worse

both track rod end boots cracked/split

front tyres cracking and getting low on edges, more n/s/f

front wipers worn/smear, o/s worse, close to limit

fuel cap seal cracking

hand brake efforts low, n/s lower than o/s, close to limit

n/s/f upper ball joint boot cracked

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot cracked

o/s/f upper ball joint boot split, close to/ on limit

oil leak(s)

rear brake discs corroded/worn and o/s/r outer pad getting slightly low

rear brakes show slight fluctuation in rollers

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play/knock steering rack arms when rocked

slight under body/subframe corrosion in places

Pass 26 Jun 2015 150,214 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front side lights abit blue?

both front top and bottom ball joints dust covers rubber cracking and offside track rod end

both front tyres rubber cracking alot on outer edges

both rear brake calipers handbrake levers not returning to stop when off?

front number plate hard to read mounted very low?

fuel filler cap seal rubber cracking

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded/dirty offside abit ?

offside wiper blade smearing and washer jet only one sprays

third stop light not working?

Fail 23 Jun 2015 150,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front side lights abit blue?

both front top and bottom ball joints dust covers rubber cracking and offside track rod end

both front tyres rubber cracking alot on outer edges

both rear brake calipers handbrake levers not returning to stop when off?

front number plate hard to read mounted very low?

fuel filler cap seal rubber cracking

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded/dirty offside abit ?

offside wiper blade smearing and washer jet only one sprays

third stop light not working?

Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,708 miles

front number plate angled down

front tyres cracking, n/s getting slightly low in places inner edge

front wipers worn/smear

n/s and o/s chassis legs damaged

o/s/r lower quarter (back of sill) corroded/weak

rear brake discs corroded, pads getting low

rear tyres split/cracked, close to cords inner walls

signs of oil leak

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s steering rack/arm? when rocked

Fail 11 Jun 2014 149,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate angled down

front tyres cracking, n/s getting slightly low in places inner edge

front wipers worn/smear

n/s and o/s chassis legs damaged

o/s/r lower quarter (back of sill) corroded/weak

rear brake discs corroded, pads getting low

rear tyres split/cracked, close to cords inner walls

signs of oil leak

slight play o/s steering rack/arm? when rocked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 148,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 141,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 138,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 138,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 134,722 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 134,722 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 129,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 128,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 127,484 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 127,102 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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G719 ULG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G719 ULG, 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 37 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G719 ULG registered?

G719 ULG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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