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G368 YAE

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG368 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,263 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear body, chassis and suspension components undersealed.

front and rear brake pipes painted/undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,063 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 107,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and park brake. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,256 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 106,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,857 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 99,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 96,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,932 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,932 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,913 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2015 88,913 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,630 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,629 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,673 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 78,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,373 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,989 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,989 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,660 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 69,659 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,478 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,363 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,107 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 51,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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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G368 YAE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G368 YAE, 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 37 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 G368 YAE registered?

G368 YAE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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