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G947 RCK

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,316 mi
Last recorded96,316 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 RCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 95,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 95,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 95,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 94,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded - none prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2017 92,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded - none prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 89,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 88,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,347 miles

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

engine has slight misfire at idle

Pass 5 May 2007 86,289 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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G947 RCK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G947 RCK, 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 G947 RCK registered?

G947 RCK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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