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G396 GSM

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,812 mi
Last recorded207,812 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG396 GSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 207,812 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 17 May 2025 207,812 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2025 207,715 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness side to side (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe + Suspension parts have surface corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main + Undersealed halfway ()

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

Rear Subframe + Suspension parts have surface corrosion

wires hanging in front of accelerator pedals

Pass 12 Apr 2024 207,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 207,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 207,231 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 207,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 206,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 206,536 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 206,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 206,140 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 206,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 205,888 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 205,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 205,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 204,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 204,334 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 204,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 203,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 200,260 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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G396 GSM is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G396 GSM, 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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G396 GSM is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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