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G2 VJW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,625 mi
Last recorded126,625 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 VJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 126,625 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 124,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 123,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated is perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 116,567 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower ball joint boots lightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails lightly rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rail kinked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 115,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,676 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 101,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 98,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 98,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 95,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,557 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 84,770 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 81,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 65,554 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 64,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 62,842 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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G2 VJW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G2 VJW, 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 G2 VJW registered?

G2 VJW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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