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G857 LEX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,369 mi
Last recorded190,369 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 LEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 190,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 May 2017 190,365 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/inner arch (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 190,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 190,361 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 188,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 188,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 187,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 185,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 184,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 182,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 182,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 180,179 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 180,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 180,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracks started to appear on outer part of tread !

Pass 7 Mar 2007 175,675 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 175,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 174,237 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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G857 LEX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G857 LEX, 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 G857 LEX registered?

G857 LEX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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