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G291 FWC

1989 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 FWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 83,766 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter 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))

Pass 19 May 2025 82,736 miles

all 4 springs corroded

both subframes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 80,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 80,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 70,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 68,792 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 61,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,181 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,067 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,383 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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G291 FWC is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G291 FWC, 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 37 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 G291 FWC registered?

G291 FWC is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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