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G159 UJR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,226 mi
Last recorded48,226 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 UJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,162 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,307 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,754 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,506 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,354 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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G159 UJR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G159 UJR, 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 G159 UJR registered?

G159 UJR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G159 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G159 UJR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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