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G943 XWS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,025 mi
Last recorded170,025 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 170,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 164,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 164,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 159,698 miles

Front Upper FRONT WINDSCREEN TOP TINTED WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS BUT NOT AFFECTING VIEW AHEAD

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR AND INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED AT REAR, NEAR FLEXIBLE PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED AT REAR, NEAR FLEXIBLE PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 159,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER SPLIT OPEN (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper FRONT WINDSCREEN TOP TINTED WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS BUT NOT AFFECTING VIEW AHEAD

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR AND INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED AT REAR, NEAR FLEXIBLE PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED AT REAR, NEAR FLEXIBLE PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,243 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 153,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 143,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,781 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 137,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 130,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 201,275 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 195,199 miles

Nearside front tyre void of tread on the inner tread area.

Rear suspension lower support missing

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 31 May 2014 195,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre void of tread on the inner tread area.

Rear suspension lower support missing

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 25 May 2013 190,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 190,617 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 190,591 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust graud loose and rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 190,591 miles

exhaust graud loose and rusty

Pass 12 May 2011 189,782 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 189,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 184,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 184,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2009 178,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 177,219 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 177,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 174,732 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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G943 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G943 XWS, 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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G943 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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