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G898 WKK

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,059 mi
Last recorded173,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 WKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 173,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 173,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 172,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 172,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 169,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 166,703 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 166,703 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 162,972 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 162,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 158,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 154,711 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 148,187 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 148,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 144,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 127,941 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 127,940 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 121,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 116,673 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 116,672 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 112,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight dampness near side rear brake caliper

Pass 20 Jun 2006 108,427 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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G898 WKK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G898 WKK, 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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G898 WKK is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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