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G731 DVC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,381 mi
Last recorded142,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG731 DVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,381 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 142,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 141,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 141,278 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 141,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 140,647 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 137,842 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

CORROSION FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS

Coolant leak

FRONT TO MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 135,915 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Fail 20 Mar 2008 135,747 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 131,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 128,511 miles

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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G731 DVC 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 72.7%.

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 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 G731 DVC, 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 G731 DVC registered?

G731 DVC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 1990.

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