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G883 SCG

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,762 mi
Last recorded109,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,220 miles

all suspension components have some rust

both front pads getting low

rear brake pipes coated in under sill

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,180 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All four wishbones have corrosion

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2006 86,805 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 86,801 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G883 SCG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G883 SCG, 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.

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What year was G883 SCG registered?

G883 SCG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G883 SCG safe to buy?

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