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G975 FVX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,174 mi
Last recorded111,174 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG975 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,174 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,952 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 108,952 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,831 miles

both front tyres are perishing

general corrosion underneath

high level brake light not working

n/s registration plat bulb working but dim

o/s/r shock absorber damp

various suspension bushes are perished

Fail 5 Oct 2016 108,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are perishing

general corrosion underneath

high level brake light not working

n/s registration plat bulb working but dim

o/s/r shock absorber damp

various suspension bushes are perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,524 miles

Please note: Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 1 May 2014 101,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 99,890 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 99,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 97,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 97,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 14 Jun 2008 94,912 miles

front noplate stickon type

front tyres cracking

rear discs rusty

rear pads getting down

Fail 21 Apr 2007 90,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 90,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,351 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 73,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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G975 FVX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G975 FVX, 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 G975 FVX registered?

G975 FVX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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