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G969 RTO

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,895 mi
Last recorded107,895 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG969 RTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,895 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under car, jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under car, jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under car jacking point. not welded properly usage of silicone to hold welding plate (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,530 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2010 57,411 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,304 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 57,293 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,056 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 57,056 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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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G969 RTO 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 61.5%.

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 G969 RTO, 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 G969 RTO registered?

G969 RTO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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