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G382 YDV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,879 mi
Last recorded132,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 132,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,311 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 131,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 128,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,858 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 126,856 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 125,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,685 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 3 May 2017 107,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 101,767 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 101,767 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,269 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,998 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,728 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,706 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear pads showing wear.

Pass 5 May 2006 66,837 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2005 63,257 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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G382 YDV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G382 YDV, 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 G382 YDV registered?

G382 YDV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G382 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G382 YDV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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