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G726 XTN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,399 mi
Last recorded150,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG726 XTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 150,399 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 142,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 142,230 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 133,736 miles

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 21 Jan 2011 133,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 128,888 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 128,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 125,929 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 125,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 124,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 123,752 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 123,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all chassis legs damaged and under body thin

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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G726 XTN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G726 XTN, 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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What year was G726 XTN registered?

G726 XTN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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