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G801 YRT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,474 mi
Last recorded180,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 YRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 180,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 179,095 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 177,244 miles

both front tyres have cracks in side walls, not to cords at time of test

Fail 21 May 2014 177,242 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracks in side walls, not to cords at time of test

Pass 8 May 2013 175,323 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 175,321 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 173,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2012 173,184 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 170,209 miles

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

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

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

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

just met minimum standard for corosion at time of test

Fail 12 May 2011 170,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 166,749 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 166,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the rear wheel arches are corroded

the vehicle is very corroded everywhere

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Mar 2009 155,719 miles

lots of corrosion everywhere

the rear tyres are worn

Fail 3 Mar 2009 155,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lots of corrosion everywhere

the rear tyres are worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 143,890 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 143,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 131,431 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 131,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 119,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 119,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

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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G801 YRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G801 YRT, 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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G801 YRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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