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G216 XPX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 XPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,138 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,282 miles

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

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

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

suspension arms rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,988 miles

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

under side as been under sealed

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,466 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 92,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery going flat / vehicle has no dash lights

Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery going flat / vehicle has no dash lights

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,959 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 77,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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G216 XPX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G216 XPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G216 XPX registered?

G216 XPX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G216 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G216 XPX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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