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G742 BMO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 BMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

o/s rear arch corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,819 miles

All 4 tyres have age cracks

Back box corroded

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 110,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 110,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 110,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 109,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,129 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 108,381 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 107,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,702 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wing panals corroded and insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2012 104,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wing panals corroded and insecure

offside head light aim not checked

Pass 17 Nov 2011 103,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery terminal loose

Fail 9 Nov 2009 102,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 102,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,105 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 101,271 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 101,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 96,733 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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G742 BMO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G742 BMO, 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 G742 BMO registered?

G742 BMO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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