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G951 VSE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 VSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 65,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear high level brake light not working

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

tape on front and rear lights

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,745 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 62,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,191 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,783 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS VIBRATING WHEN SWITCHED ON.

BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW AT R/H/R.

DRIVERS DOOR STIFF TO OPEN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHTLY POORER HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE AT L/H SIDE.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,482 miles

EXHAUST HITTING AT REAR.

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

HEADLIGHTS VIBRATING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOW.

SLIGHTLY POORER HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE AT L/H SIDE.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,339 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING.

CLUTCH BEARING NOISY.

VARIOUS MARKS ON BODYWORK.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,031 miles

battery insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2005 42,019 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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G951 VSE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G951 VSE, 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 G951 VSE registered?

G951 VSE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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