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G189 XTP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

62,658 mi
Last recorded62,658 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 XTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 62,658 miles

All suspension components corroded. Including arms, subframes, links etc.

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill holed/corroded. Outside prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 62,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension components corroded. Including arms, subframes, links etc.

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill holed/corroded. Outside prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion to suspension components; arms, subframes, springs etc.

Pass 10 May 2023 62,385 miles

Generally underbody corrosion to suspension components; arms, subframes etc.

Fail 10 May 2023 62,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Generally underbody corrosion to suspension components; arms, subframes etc.

Pass 23 May 2022 62,240 miles

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 62,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,043 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 62,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,003 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 57,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 May 2010 57,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,767 miles

suspension components on underside of vehicle covered in rust, however currently satisfactory.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension components on underside of vehicle covered in rust, however currently satisfactory.

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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G189 XTP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 G189 XTP, 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 G189 XTP registered?

G189 XTP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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