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G386 XTY

1989 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,892 mi
Last recorded139,892 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 XTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 139,892 miles

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

N/S/R tyre has cracks in tread.

Fail 16 May 2014 139,872 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre has cracks in tread.

Pass 29 Mar 2013 134,327 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 132,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 131,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 129,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 124,841 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Apr 2009 124,838 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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G386 XTY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G386 XTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G386 XTY registered?

G386 XTY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G386 XTY safe to buy?

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