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G830 PWR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,373 mi
Last recorded117,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG830 PWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 117,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,348 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,635 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

ignition switch faulty

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 116,262 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 116,251 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 116,196 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 116,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 115,961 miles

underside of vehicle is very coroded and may need attension before next mot test

Pass 28 Jul 2006 115,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 115,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 114,670 miles

both wipers not in the best of condition

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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G830 PWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G830 PWR, 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 G830 PWR registered?

G830 PWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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