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G353 EJB

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,983 mi
Last recorded163,983 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 163,983 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to perish

nearside front sill corroded

offside front and rear sill corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 162,694 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 161,050 miles

genral underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2010 158,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 155,151 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside outer sill corroded and weak

rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 155,049 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside outer sill corroded and weak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 151,643 miles

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 148,483 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2006 142,851 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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G353 EJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G353 EJB, 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 37 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 G353 EJB registered?

G353 EJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G353 EJB safe to buy?

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