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G836 VYV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,313 mi
Last recorded149,313 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 VYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 149,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 148,729 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 148,727 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes coverd in greese

hand brake leaver hard to get off

slight play in front wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2009 147,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 142,050 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 142,044 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 135,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 135,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 122,877 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 122,817 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 121,237 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 121,160 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the front wiper blade are worn. the engine is leaking oil.

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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G836 VYV 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 58.3%.

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 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 G836 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 G836 VYV registered?

G836 VYV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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