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G354 WJO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

157,508 mi
Last recorded157,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG354 WJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 157,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 157,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 157,469 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 157,448 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 156,586 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 156,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 155,221 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 155,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 148,445 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 148,442 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 146,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 142,969 miles

floof and sills have been welded

Fail 12 Sep 2008 142,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s mirror missing

sills and floor have had welding

Pass 28 Aug 2007 139,995 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 139,991 miles

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

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

all suspension corroded

n/s/f-o/s/f inner wing area holed and corroded

n/s/r-o/s/r outer sills have welding repairs

Pass 25 Aug 2006 135,143 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 135,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G354 WJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G354 WJO, 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 G354 WJO registered?

G354 WJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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