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G354 XDL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG354 XDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 107,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,238 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,056 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,893 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,501 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,332 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,167 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 106,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,997 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,622 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Near side front side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,816 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,027 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 91,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 84,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,047 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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G354 XDL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G354 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

G354 XDL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G354 XDL safe to buy?

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