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G21 ABN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

197,075 mi
Last recorded197,075 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 ABN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 197,075 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 197,037 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 121,128 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 121,128 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 193,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp in op

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 193,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp in op

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 192,565 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 192,565 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WheelArch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 191,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 191,499 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 191,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 191,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 190,815 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 190,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 190,552 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2016 189,959 miles

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 189,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 189,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 188,993 miles

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

alternator belt requires changing

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 188,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 May 2013 188,008 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 186,026 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 186,023 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 184,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 183,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 180,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 178,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 170,298 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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G21 ABN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 G21 ABN, 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 35 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 G21 ABN registered?

G21 ABN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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