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G804 YYT

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

236,949 mi
Last recorded236,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG804 YYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 236,949 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill/ door step but not yet holed

Heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill outside perscribed area

Rear brake imbalance high

Fail 9 Jun 2014 236,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill/ door step but not yet holed

Heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill outside perscribed area

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

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 22 May 2013 232,717 miles

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre wearing low

wear at nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 25 May 2012 211,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 211,472 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 207,108 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 206,991 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 194,321 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 194,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 180,782 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 180,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 168,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 168,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G804 YYT is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G804 YYT, 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 G804 YYT registered?

G804 YYT is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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