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G219 WNJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,186 mi
Last recorded139,186 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG219 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 139,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 139,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 137,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 134,463 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 133,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 133,655 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 132,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,142 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2017 122,467 miles

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

all tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,276 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 109,047 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,047 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 109,026 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 108,130 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 108,128 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 104,132 miles

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake fluid low

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r brake binding

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2011 104,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake fluid low

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r brake binding

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2006 101,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake travel

handbrake warning lamp staying on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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G219 WNJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G219 WNJ, 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 G219 WNJ registered?

G219 WNJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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