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G97 CDF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,985 mi
Last recorded178,985 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 CDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 178,985 miles

o/s rack gaiter cracking

o/s/f out rigger corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 173,068 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 173,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 170,241 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 and Nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 7 Feb 2014 165,828 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 165,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 164,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 164,643 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 164,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 163,742 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 162,576 miles

corrosion floors

Pass 20 Jun 2006 160,189 miles

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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G97 CDF is a 1990 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 75%.

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 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 G97 CDF, 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 G97 CDF registered?

G97 CDF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G97 CDF safe to buy?

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