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G74 JOJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,763 mi
Last recorded121,763 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 JOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 121,763 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 113,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,982 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,070 miles

nearside sill to floor slight corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch area small hole caused by corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2012 108,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside sill to floor slight corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch area small hole caused by corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,887 miles

front anti-roll bar droplink bushes worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 106,887 miles

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)

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

front anti-roll bar droplink bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,359 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 104,359 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,621 miles

o/s sill in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2009 100,505 miles

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

o/s sill in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2008 95,399 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2007 94,943 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 93,989 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2006 93,983 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2005 93,170 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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G74 JOJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G74 JOJ, 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 G74 JOJ registered?

G74 JOJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 1990.

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