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G755 FEV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,992 mi
Last recorded127,992 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG755 FEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,992 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 127,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 127,353 miles

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

underside corroded general

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,486 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 124,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 123,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 123,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 122,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 121,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 120,156 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 120,156 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,236 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 119,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 118,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 115,917 miles

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

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

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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G755 FEV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G755 FEV, 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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G755 FEV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G755 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G755 FEV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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