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G105 VYP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,966 mi
Last recorded145,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 VYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 145,966 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 145,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 143,195 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 143,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 142,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 141,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 140,320 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,320 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 136,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 134,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 133,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 131,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 129,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 122,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 116,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 119,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 105,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,523 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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G105 VYP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G105 VYP, 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 G105 VYP registered?

G105 VYP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G105 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G105 VYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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