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G366 UKK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG366 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,245 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,732 miles

Rear Fuel tank corroded on seem

Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,297 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 66,297 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Panel corrosion

Front Shock absorber corrosion

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

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

General underside component corrosion

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber corrosion

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing - cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 65,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Panel corrosion

Front Shock absorber corrosion

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

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

General underside component corrosion

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber corrosion

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing - cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking from bad perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,426 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 65,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,013 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,574 miles

front suspension surface rust

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,830 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH/SILL RETURN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 62,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH/SILL RETURN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,374 miles

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

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

front floors corroding

suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,838 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2010 60,989 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sills and wheel arches corroding not holed

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 10 May 2010 60,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear inner sills and wheel arches corroding not holed

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2009 59,718 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 51,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OF FRONT SUSPENSION

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2007 51,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OF FRONT SUSPENSION

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,675 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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G366 UKK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G366 UKK, 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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G366 UKK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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