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G826 VYV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,581 mi
Last recorded40,581 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG826 VYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 40,569 miles

Auxillary belts tightened (25/05/2017) However both are showing age related wear.

Nearside Rear tyre is showing age. heavily cracked around the whole circumference of the tyre. No visable punctures.

Fail 25 May 2017 40,563 miles

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

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

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

Either a pulley seizing up on the auxiliary line or an old belt but squeals as soon as revs are raised.

Nearside Rear Showing age heavily cracked around sidewall and in between tread blocks.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight corrosion to rear end of offside sill

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 39,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,497 miles

rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,497 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 38,399 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,814 miles

surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 37,814 miles

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

slight unbalance on front brakes.

surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components.

Pass 19 May 2010 37,464 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv suspension parts etc with some corrosion

adv brake discs with surface corrosion

adv exhaust with some corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,106 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,628 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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G826 VYV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 G826 VYV, 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 G826 VYV registered?

G826 VYV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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