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G281 WHM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 WHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,018 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 116,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 115,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 114,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 114,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,116 miles

underneath rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2021 110,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight corrosion on nearside front wing sill

underneath rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2020 110,215 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust system general corrosion

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central general under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 109,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 108,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s and n/s front floors corroded not a prescribed area

o/s and n/s rear inner wings corroded not a prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,557 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding, not considered to be excessive.

Nearside rear outer sill deteriorating, not considered to be seriously weakened.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 107,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake slightly binding, not considered to be excessive.

Nearside rear outer sill deteriorating, not considered to be seriously weakened.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,586 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 96,961 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 95,696 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,193 miles

All brake discs worn & corroded, not considered excessive.

Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside, still sufficient.

Parking brake lever nearing limit of travel.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 93,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake discs worn & corroded, not considered excessive.

Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside, still sufficient.

Parking brake lever nearing limit of travel.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 88,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 85,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,812 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 80,812 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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G281 WHM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G281 WHM, 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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G281 WHM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 1990.

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