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G174 FAN

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,843 mi
Last recorded122,843 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 FAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 122,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 120,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 120,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 120,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 120,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 118,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 118,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 113,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 108,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undercover fitted,unable to assess fully

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2005 108,730 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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G174 FAN is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G174 FAN, 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.

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What year was G174 FAN registered?

G174 FAN is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G174 FAN safe to buy?

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