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G746 XWS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,088 mi
Last recorded141,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 141,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 140,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 140,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 139,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 139,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 138,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of head area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 136,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 134,773 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,778 miles

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

n/s front lower ball joint bolt locking fluid used on nut

Fail 11 Jun 2013 133,778 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front lower ball joint bolt locking fluid used on nut

Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 130,995 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 130,983 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,768 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 128,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

Pass 19 Jun 2008 124,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 122,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,963 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 119,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 113,007 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 113,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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G746 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G746 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G746 XWS registered?

G746 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G746 XWS safe to buy?

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