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G181 VPJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,471 mi
Last recorded84,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 VPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,616 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed within 30cm of lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill holed out with 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,990 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,024 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,656 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,656 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement bind (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,701 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 72,362 miles

all four tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 28 May 2013 72,361 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 15 May 2012 70,367 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 70,366 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 69,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 65,325 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills starting to corrode.

o/s/f lower wing starting to corrode.

Fail 18 May 2010 65,324 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills starting to corrode.

o/s/f lower wing starting to corrode.

Pass 22 May 2009 60,483 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 60,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 57,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2007 53,473 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 53,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2006 51,879 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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G181 VPJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G181 VPJ, 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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G181 VPJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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