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G742 CMO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,921 mi
Last recorded153,921 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 153,921 miles

both rear inner brake pads look low

n/s outer sill getting rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2011 153,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner brake pads look low

n/s outer sill getting rusty

o/s/f inner wing corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Aug 2010 148,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 148,269 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2009 140,619 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH

N/S/R WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

O/S/R WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 3 Aug 2009 140,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH

N/S/R WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

O/S/R WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,518 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT RUNOUT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

O/S INNER RACK KNUCKLE HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

O/S/R CHASSIS STARTING TO GET RUSTY

O/S/R INNER WING HOLED

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Jun 2008 132,518 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT RUNOUT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

O/S INNER RACK KNUCKLE HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

O/S/R CHASSIS STARTING TO GET RUSTY

O/S/R INNER WING HOLED

OIL LEAK

Pass 1 May 2007 122,060 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 122,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 May 2006 116,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 113,223 miles

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

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

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 CMO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G742 CMO, 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 CMO registered?

G742 CMO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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