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G856 LNP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,830 mi
Last recorded165,830 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 165,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 165,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 165,681 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 165,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 164,527 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 159,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 152,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 148,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 144,755 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 142,250 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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G856 LNP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G856 LNP, 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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G856 LNP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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