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G747 YOT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,512 mi
Last recorded126,512 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 YOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 126,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads are worn

n/s/r discs very worn

vehicle is rotton

Pass 11 Aug 2012 125,292 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S SILL CORRODED

O/S SILL CORRODED

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 9 Aug 2012 125,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S SILL CORRODED

O/S SILL CORRODED

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 26 Jun 2012 125,239 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2011 123,499 miles

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

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

underside slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,676 miles

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

o/s/r brake disk slightly pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2010 119,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 119,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 117,797 miles

offside front shocker damp,corrosion to both outer sill and under body,perrishing to rear suspension component bushes,slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 117,797 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front shocker damp,corrosion to both outer sill and under body,perrishing to rear suspension component bushes,slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 111,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,722 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

damp around offside front shock absorber

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

very slight blow to exhaust system

Pass 1 Apr 2006 105,883 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 105,883 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

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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G747 YOT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G747 YOT, 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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G747 YOT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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