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G815 MEP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG815 MEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 122,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,748 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 115,685 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 101,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,420 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 94,420 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 81,936 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 81,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 May 2010 75,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,761 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 72,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 72,181 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 68,675 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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G815 MEP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G815 MEP, 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 G815 MEP registered?

G815 MEP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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