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G94 TKR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,782 mi
Last recorded112,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 TKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,702 miles

Both front wipers poor

Brake fluid level low

General under body corrosion

N/S/R tyre tread getting low, nailed and perished

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

O/S/F brake has slight bind

O/S/F floor holed due to heavy corrosion

O/S/F inner wheel arch holed due to heavy corrosion

O/S/R tyre cracking and perished

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front wipers poor

Brake fluid level low

General under body corrosion

N/S/R tyre tread getting low, nailed and perished

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

O/S/F brake has slight bind

O/S/F floor holed due to heavy corrosion

O/S/F inner wheel arch holed due to heavy corrosion

O/S/R tyre cracking and perished

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both door sills corroded

front brake balance just met

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s & o/s/f suspension corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f under body corroded & holed

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,843 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and rear suspension arms corroded

both front tyres sidewalls perished

general under body corrosion

n/s outer sill corroded & holed

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 97,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front & rear suspension arms corroded

both front tyres perished sidewalls

both sub frames corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s outer sill corroded & holed

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f wheel noise

Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,205 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s sill / rear quarter panel corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 90,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s sill / rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 87,476 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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G94 TKR 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 G94 TKR, 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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G94 TKR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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