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G84 BGS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,269 mi
Last recorded182,269 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG84 BGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 182,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 177,230 miles

parking brake performance low

Fail 8 Mar 2010 177,207 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 171,607 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 171,607 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 161,251 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 161,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 154,361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 154,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 151,075 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 151,072 miles

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

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

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

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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G84 BGS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G84 BGS, 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 37 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G84 BGS registered?

G84 BGS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G84 BGS safe to buy?

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