MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,963 miAbove average mileage for this year
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surface corrosion to all suspension components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion to all suspension components
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
floor pan corroded o/s/f & n/s/f
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to both front wing/sill areas
n/s/f brake slighty binding
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/f brake slighty binding
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to osf chassis around towing eye
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G829 SMX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 G829 SMX, 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 G829 SMX registered?
G829 SMX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1990.
Is G829 SMX safe to buy?
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