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G955 SNX

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,282 mi
Last recorded117,282 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 SNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 117,282 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily corroded advise replace

all suspension bushes perished

off side front tyre 2mm

under body corrosion under body repairs

Fail 7 May 2016 117,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all metal brake pipes heavily corroded advise replace

all suspension bushes perished

off side front tyre 2mm

under body corrosion under body repairs

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,609 miles

heavily undersealed

inner rear wheel arches corroded

facing/inner sills corroded not to excess

n/s/f tyre craacking on outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

facing/inner sills corroded not to excess

heavily undersealed

inner rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre craacking on outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2013 115,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,901 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads wearing low

split pin missing from offside upper balljoint nut, presenter advised me that locking compound has been used

Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 106,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,184 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 85,184 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,516 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 82,516 miles

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

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

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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G955 SNX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G955 SNX, 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 G955 SNX registered?

G955 SNX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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