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G967 WFG

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,066 mi
Last recorded78,066 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG967 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 142,333 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 141,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 141,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 141,006 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 141,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres in poor condition and perishing

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 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G967 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

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

Is G967 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G967 WFG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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