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G983 SMW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,947 mi
Last recorded111,947 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 SMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,947 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed just outside suspension mounting

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,065 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 110,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,927 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,206 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 91,202 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,058 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 73,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,278 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre of nearside and offside chassis rails crushed

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,573 miles

baffles insecure in rear silencer

centre of nearside and offside chassis rails crushed

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge in raised tread area

nearside rear and offside rear tyres bald on inner edges in raised tread area

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2008 64,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baffles insecure in rear silencer

centre of nearside and offside chassis rails crushed

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge in raised tread area

nearside rear and offside rear tyres bald on inner edges in raised tread area

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,443 miles

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

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)

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

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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G983 SMW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G983 SMW, 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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G983 SMW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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