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G299 OYB

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,461 mi
Last recorded100,461 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 OYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,461 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 100,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,362 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 99,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,507 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,686 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 97,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,058 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

tyres worn on shoulders

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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G299 OYB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G299 OYB, 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

How do I check the history of G299 OYB?

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What year was G299 OYB registered?

G299 OYB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is G299 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G299 OYB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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