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G886 ATR

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,202 mi
Last recorded160,202 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 160,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 160,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 159,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 156,020 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 156,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 155,566 miles

Engine has oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 155,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine has oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 151,389 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 151,383 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside park brake

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,086 miles

n/s sill in poor condition.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 147,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s sill in poor condition.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 142,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 142,486 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 146,024 miles

Battery insecure

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

both rear brake disks rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2010 146,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

both rear brake disks rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2009 140,071 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 140,071 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 133,431 miles

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

front reg plate

Fail 1 Nov 2008 133,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front reg plate

Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 116,296 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

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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G886 ATR is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 G886 ATR, 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 G886 ATR registered?

G886 ATR is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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