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D5 EMX

1989 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,044 mi
Last recorded204,044 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 EMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 204,044 miles

underseal on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2024 201,753 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 201,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 201,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 201,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 200,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 200,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 199,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 197,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 195,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

Fail 10 Jul 2018 195,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 193,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 193,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no emissions done due to over heating

Pass 7 Jul 2016 193,015 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 190,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 187,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 184,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 180,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 176,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrision to both chassis rails

corrision to both inner sill,s

corrision to both outer door sill,s

haevy corrision to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Aug 2011 176,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrision to both chassis rails

corrision to both inner sill,s

corrision to both outer door sill,s

haevy corrision to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Jun 2010 172,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 167,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 163,578 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 163,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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D5 EMX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D5 EMX, 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 D5 EMX registered?

D5 EMX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D5 EMX safe to buy?

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