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G967 ATP

1989 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,151 mi
Last recorded184,151 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG967 ATP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 184,151 miles

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

all front suspension dust covers deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 184,148 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all front suspension dust covers deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 176,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 176,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 166,676 miles

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

both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

nearside front outer sill corroded

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Mar 2015 166,670 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

nearside front outer sill corroded

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Mar 2014

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

exhaust heatshields in poor condition

nearside outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 159,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust heatshields in poor condition

nearside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,447 miles

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

damage to ns chassis rail

surface corrosion on outer and inner sills

various suspension components corroded and bushes heavily perished

Fail 9 Mar 2013 147,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both track rod end dust covers perished but preventing ingress of dirt

damage to ns chassis rail

surface corrosion on outer and inner sills

various suspension components corroded and bushes heavily perished

Pass 11 Feb 2012 136,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,400 miles

corrosion appearing on body,underbody,steering braking and suspension components

Fail 5 Mar 2011 124,156 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion appearing on body,underbody,steering braking and suspension components

Fail 6 Feb 2010 111,181 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion appearing on underbody,steering suspension and braking systems

Pass 6 Feb 2010 111,181 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing on underbody,steering suspension and braking systems

Pass 7 Feb 2009 98,207 miles

corrosion appearing on underbody,body and suspension/braking components

Fail 7 Feb 2009 98,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion appearing on underbody,body and suspension/braking components

Pass 2 Feb 2008 86,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,868 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,164 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre both side walls

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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G967 ATP is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G967 ATP, 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 37 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 G967 ATP registered?

G967 ATP is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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