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G849 TAG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,670 mi
Last recorded41,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 TAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,151 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 40,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,225 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,515 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 1 Aug 2013 34,511 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,749 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,623 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 23,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 10,222 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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G849 TAG 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 G849 TAG, 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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G849 TAG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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