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G344 WOU

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,898 mi
Last recorded40,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 WOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 40,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 40,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 40,267 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 39,168 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 39,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 37,335 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,526 miles

Number plate stuck to nose cone.

Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly binding on.

Oil leak from engine

Rear footbrake output weak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,375 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 36,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe poor near fixings

head lamplift motor,s not working correctly staying up?

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking (perished).

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,249 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,201 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on outer side wall

surface rust on rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2011 35,201 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perished on outer side wall

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,881 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 33,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,846 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,870 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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G344 WOU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G344 WOU, 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 G344 WOU registered?

G344 WOU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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