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G967 XWS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,882 mi
Last recorded61,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG967 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,006 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 58,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,967 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,142 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 56,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,993 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 52,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G967 XWS registered?

G967 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G967 XWS safe to buy?

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