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G816 TAG

1992 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,541 mi
Last recorded176,541 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 TAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 176,541 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 176,427 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 167,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 152,807 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 152,807 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,011 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 147,011 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 143,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 136,951 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 127,953 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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G816 TAG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 G816 TAG, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G816 TAG is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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