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G288 LNY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,748 mi
Last recorded161,748 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 LNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 161,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 159,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 159,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 155,288 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 154,326 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 153,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 150,065 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin.

slight side to side play in n/s/r wheel.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 154,083 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 148,023 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 148,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,924 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 141,901 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 141,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 139,382 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 139,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 139,132 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 139,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 11 May 2010 139,075 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 129,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 108,297 miles

brake pipes lightly corroded. rear calipers req. adjustment. rear fog lamp slightly pink

Pass 21 May 2007 103,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 98,412 miles

advise o/s headlamp misted slightly,not affecting beam image †advise both track rod end gaitors split no play in track rod ends

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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G288 LNY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G288 LNY, 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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What year was G288 LNY registered?

G288 LNY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G288 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G288 LNY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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