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G138 WGW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

129,071 mi
Last recorded129,071 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 WGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 129,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 127,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 125,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 112,903 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 109,316 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 109,316 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 106,182 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 101,057 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 97,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 94,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 91,268 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2009 87,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 83,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 78,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 73,846 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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G138 WGW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G138 WGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G138 WGW registered?

G138 WGW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G138 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G138 WGW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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