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G292 VYM

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG292 VYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,108 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,811 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,230 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,717 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 78,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 69,229 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 67,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 61,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust poor condition,rear tyres getting low

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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G292 VYM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G292 VYM, 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 G292 VYM registered?

G292 VYM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G292 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G292 VYM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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