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G211 YBP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,628 mi
Last recorded157,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 YBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 157,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 155,810 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 155,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubs on brake hose on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubs on brake hose on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 154,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 152,819 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 152,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 151,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 149,085 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 149,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery light on

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

near side front floor rusty

near side front inner wheel arch rusty

off side front wiper slightly split

off side outer sill very rusty and holed but not with in 30cm

rear coil springs rusty

rear suspension bushes pershing

washers operated by button on dash

water leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 130,412 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 123,097 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 123,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 118,407 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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G211 YBP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G211 YBP, 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 G211 YBP registered?

G211 YBP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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