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G372 WGU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,208 mi
Last recorded174,208 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG372 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 174,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear under surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2025 174,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear under surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2020 162,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 162,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NS and OS INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OS and NS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 160,001 miles

Offside Rear Outer Surface corrosion to outside sill not excessive

Pass 27 Feb 2015 159,222 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 153,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 151,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 149,625 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 149,625 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 147,974 miles

Both sides Rear outer sill's corroding, nearside Borderline.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 147,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both sides Rear outer sill's corroding, nearside Borderline.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 146,288 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 146,288 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 143,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 138,028 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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G372 WGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G372 WGU, 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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G372 WGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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