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G899 YBA

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,999 mi
Last recorded174,999 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 174,999 miles

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

n/s & o/s floor to sill rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2011 174,999 miles

n/s & o/s floor to sill rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2010 168,514 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 168,404 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 160,792 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 160,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 153,842 miles

1) Rear surface of front brake discs showing signs of rust and corrosion.

2) N/S/R and O/S/R outer sills corroding.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 149,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 144,243 miles

1) Rear silencer starting to deteriorate. † †2) Outer surface of O/S/R disc corroded.

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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G899 YBA is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G899 YBA, 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 G899 YBA registered?

G899 YBA is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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