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G360 XDL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 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

RegistrationG360 XDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 60,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 59,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 59,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight cut not deep enough to reach cords or ply.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,502 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,251 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,882 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,882 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,919 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,875 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,307 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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G360 XDL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G360 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 G360 XDL registered?

G360 XDL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G360 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G360 XDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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