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G201 WJD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 WJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 93,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,163 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,162 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 93,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,912 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,853 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,601 miles

all ball joint rubber boots perishing

all tyres slight perishing

rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 24 Sep 2014 92,601 miles

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

all ball joint rubber boots perishing

all tyres slight perishing

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 91,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 90,919 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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G201 WJD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G201 WJD, 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 G201 WJD registered?

G201 WJD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G201 WJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G201 WJD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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