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G220 VYJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,518 mi
Last recorded157,518 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG220 VYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 157,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 157,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 156,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 155,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 154,601 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 153,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 153,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 152,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 152,304 miles

Centre corrosion to body work

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 149,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 146,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 146,436 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 143,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2011 139,666 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 136,218 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 136,213 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 132,647 miles

rear exhaust silencer has slight blow

Pass 30 Sep 2008 128,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 127,705 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R SILLS CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2006 127,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 126,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G220 VYJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G220 VYJ, 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 G220 VYJ registered?

G220 VYJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G220 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G220 VYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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