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G907 JTG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,017 mi
Last recorded135,017 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG907 JTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,017 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing slightly corroded at lower edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,998 miles

corosion to rear suspension coil sprngs

damage to front number plate

dampness to n/s/r shockabsorber

front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriating

oil leak

rear anti roll bar links bushes deteriating

washer jets partialy blocked

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion o/s/f outer sill

front shocxk dust covers worn both sides

Fail 7 Aug 2013 107,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion o/s/f outer sill

front shocxk dust covers worn both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,277 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

corosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

damage to front number plate

front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriating

oil leak

slight dampness to n/s/r shockabsorber

some corosion to rear suspension coil springs

Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,022 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 107,022 miles

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

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

engine oil leak from front of engine

slight bind to nearside rear brake

welding repair to offside rear outer sill is starting to detach

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,849 miles

corosion to o/s/f brake pipe by flexi hose joint

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake efforts slightly lower than o/s/r brakes may need attention or adjustment

slight binding to n/s/r wheel when turning

slight blow from rear silencer

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 13 Aug 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corosion to o/s/f brake pipe by flexi hose joint

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake efforts slightly lower than o/s/r brakes may need attention or adjustment

slight binding to n/s/r wheel when turning

slight blow from rear silencer

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 13 Aug 2009 106,587 miles

n/s/r brake binding felt when spinning wheel

n/s/r shocker slightly leaking

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2009 106,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r brake binding felt when spinning wheel

n/s/r shocker slightly leaking

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,406 miles

engine oil leak

offside front metal brake pipe by joint to flexi hose starting to corode

offside rear tyre down to 3mm

slight binding to nearside rear wheel when turning

washer jets partialy blocked

Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 106,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 105,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2006 105,936 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

oil leak

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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G907 JTG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 G907 JTG, 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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G907 JTG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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