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G903 VUU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,172 mi
Last recorded146,172 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG903 VUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,172 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not showing cords

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Rear differential welded not rotating wheels independently

tracking alignment seriously incorrectly set

Fail 21 Oct 2017 146,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not showing cords

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

wiper stalk insecure

Rear differential welded not rotating wheels independently

Pass 13 Oct 2016 142,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sticker on windscreen, not obstructing drivers view of the road

tyres slighly stretched

Pass 12 Oct 2015 133,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to O/S/F floor

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight distortion of F/O/S tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 121,934 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 119,611 miles

slight distortion of front and rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2008 116,523 miles

both rear tyres down to markers

slight distortion of rear brakes

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 113,613 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 113,613 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 110,746 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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G903 VUU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G903 VUU, 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 G903 VUU registered?

G903 VUU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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