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G878 EJH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,291 mi
Last recorded148,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 EJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 148,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body deteriorating

structure corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2020 148,291 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body deteriorating

structure corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2019 145,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,069 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 140,069 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 136,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 132,912 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 132,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 131,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 131,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 131,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 131,229 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 130,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 127,832 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 127,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 125,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2005 120,846 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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G878 EJH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G878 EJH, 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 G878 EJH registered?

G878 EJH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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