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G840 VYV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,106 mi
Last recorded141,106 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 VYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 141,106 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car been lowered

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 138,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,139 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2014 122,139 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 115,357 miles

N/S FRONT SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY MODIFIED, LOWERED FRONT CHASSIS GROUND/HIT

VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH SECONDARY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH COULD POSSIBLTY BE OPPERATED INADVERTANTLY

Fail 1 Oct 2013 115,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

N/S FRONT SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY MODIFIED, LOWERED FRONT CHASSIS GROUND/HIT

VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH SECONDARY PARKING BRAKE, WHICH COULD POSSIBLTY BE OPPERATED INADVERTANTLY

Pass 7 Jul 2012 104,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corrodede slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2012 104,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corrodede slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

some corrosion in nearside rear sill inner

some corrosion in offside outer sill at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,611 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,746 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,664 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside headlamp aiom on lower limit

some corrosion in offside outer sill/wing

vehicle under sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear wheel arch/wing some corrosion

some corrosion in rear anti- roll bar

Pass 7 Feb 2006 96,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G840 VYV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G840 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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G840 VYV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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