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G802 RRN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,332 mi
Last recorded128,332 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG802 RRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 128,332 miles

Body filler on sills and arches

Crank pulley wobbling

Front brake discs corroded

Service brake effort low on n/s

Fail 25 Mar 2022 128,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body filler on sills and arches

Crank pulley wobbling

Front brake discs corroded

Service brake effort low on n/s

Fail 16 Dec 2021 128,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brakes imbalance 35% limit:50%

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in n/s track rod end

Pass 12 Dec 2020 120,218 miles

Corrosion on front inner wings

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wing

Handbrake very lazy at n/s but pulling enough effort overall 16% limit 16%

Imbalance on front brakes 41% limit 50%

Pass 28 Nov 2019 112,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,182 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 111,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,975 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 109,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 105,284 miles

Corrosion to n/s middle chassis-just outside prescribed area but needs welding soon

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 95,296 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 86,704 miles

Corrosion to o/s rear brake disc-not affecting braking efficiency but may need replacing soon

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 86,704 miles

Corrosion to o/s rear brake disc-not affecting braking efficiency but may need replacing soon

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 77,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 68,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,114 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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G802 RRN 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 70%.

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 G802 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 G802 RRN registered?

G802 RRN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 1990.

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