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G806 YNF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,478 mi
Last recorded137,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG806 YNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,478 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 137,460 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 131,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

patch repairs to o/s/f chassis and n/s/r chassis

rear suspension carrier rusty

corosion on front to rear brake pipe

corosion on rear cross axle brake pipe

Fail 8 Jul 2009 131,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

patch repairs to o/s/f chassis and n/s/r chassis

rear suspension carrier rusty

corosion on front to rear brake pipe

corosion on rear cross axle brake pipe

Pass 15 Jul 2008 123,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 122,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2007 116,072 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 116,072 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G806 YNF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G806 YNF, 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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G806 YNF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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