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G860 ATP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,412 mi
Last recorded139,412 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 ATP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 139,412 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 139,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,434 miles

Windscreen wipers/washers deteriorated

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to all suspension,steering & hub components

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes have a slight bind

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F lower edge of wing disattached from body

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension arm mounting bushes perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Very serious engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 136,434 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to all suspension,steering & hub components

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes have a slight bind

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/F lower edge of wing disattached from body

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension arm mounting bushes perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Very serious engine oil leak

Windscreen wipers/washers deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,861 miles

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

Front bulkhead/inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to suspension & hub components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 133,861 miles

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

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

Front bulkhead/inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to suspension & hub components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 131,260 miles

All suspension arms, suspension links,sub frames & hub components corroded.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Signs of dampness around brake fluid reservoir/master cylinder, not leaking at time of test

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 131,260 miles

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

All suspension arms, suspension links,sub frames & hub components corroded.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Signs of dampness around brake fluid reservoir/master cylinder, not leaking at time of test

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 128,393 miles

All suspension arms/tie bars have surface corrosion

All suspension rubbers starting to perish

Brake fluid reservoir seals slightly perished & damp

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 125,568 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 122,882 miles

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

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

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

corosion on front and rear brake pipes

front and rear suspension arms showing signs of corosion

surface corosion on floor ,chassis and sill panels

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,216 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 119,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 114,594 miles

adv::: under car corroded adv::: both sills coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 111,779 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 110,600 miles

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

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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G860 ATP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G860 ATP, 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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G860 ATP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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