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G778 OKW

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,388 mi
Last recorded217,388 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 217,388 miles

Wiring very close to steering shaft

Pass 28 Apr 2016 212,988 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 212,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 209,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 205,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 201,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 196,165 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 196,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 189,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 181,357 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 172,106 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 165,540 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 165,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 157,332 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 151,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G778 OKW is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G778 OKW, 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 37 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 G778 OKW registered?

G778 OKW is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G778 OKW safe to buy?

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