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G175 VKR

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,277 mi
Last recorded244,277 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 VKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 244,277 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 242,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 242,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 238,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 238,819 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 235,955 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 234,041 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 262,267 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank slight corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2019 232,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel tank slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 228,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 228,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 225,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 223,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 223,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 198,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 198,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage next to sill (6.1.C.1)

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 198,594 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 183,216 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 183,216 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 175,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 170,910 miles

both front calipers have light misting of possible fluid

Fail 19 Feb 2013 170,909 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

both front calipers have light misting of possible fluid

Pass 14 Mar 2012 156,207 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 156,207 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 148,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 148,446 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 5 May 2009 140,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 132,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 125,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 121,034 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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G175 VKR is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G175 VKR, 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 G175 VKR registered?

G175 VKR is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G175 VKR safe to buy?

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