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G94 YBU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,814 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,862 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 86,856 miles

all tyres low and perished

Pass 3 May 2011 84,420 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,810 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 81,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,448 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 81,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,071 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 79,071 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

underside of vehicle corroded. †vehicle been painted. †o/s door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 104,524 miles

nearside rear handbrake inoprative.

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 YBU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G94 YBU, 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 YBU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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