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G787 RRN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,894 mi
Last recorded158,894 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 RRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 158,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

accident damage to the offside front outer wing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high visibility stoplamp inoperative

limited inspection of outer sills possible due to covers/trims fitted

nearside headlamp image/pattern is slightly deteriorated

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 158,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

accident damage to the offside front outer wing

battery insecure- not currently in the mot but will be introduced into the mot test on 01 may 2012

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid warning lamp illuminated- not currently in the mot but will be introduced into the mot test on 01 may 2012

high visibility stoplamp inoperative

limited inspection of outer sills possible due to covers/trims fitted

nearside headlamp image/pattern is slightly deteriorated

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers door card is missing

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2011 150,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers door card is missing

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 141,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 132,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

accident damage to the offside front outer wing

brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn

limited inspection possible to outer sills due to plasic trims fitted

nearside door lock faulty but secures in a closed position

tailgate/boot lid lock faulty but secures in a closed position

Pass 30 Jan 2008 126,376 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 120,170 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 120,104 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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G787 RRN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G787 RRN, 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 G787 RRN registered?

G787 RRN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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