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G823 RCW

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,366 mi
Last recorded101,366 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 RCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,366 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 101,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 100,859 miles

both rear sills and arches corroded

nearside front under arch holed

offside front under arch corroded

this vehicle has areas of advanced corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2009 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills and arches corroded

nearside front under arch holed

offside front under arch corroded

this vehicle has areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2008 100,223 miles

nearside a post corroded

nearside rear under arch holed.

rear arches corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2007 99,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 13 Oct 2007 99,403 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion under vehicle!

Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,212 miles

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Fail 7 Oct 2006 97,608 miles

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

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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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G823 RCW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G823 RCW, 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 G823 RCW registered?

G823 RCW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G823 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G823 RCW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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