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G398 XTY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

237,419 mi
Last recorded237,419 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 XTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 237,419 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 234,002 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody, suspension components and sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 232,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 227,724 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 227,724 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 226,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 219,055 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 210,184 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 210,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 203,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 192,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 177,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 166,391 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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G398 XTY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G398 XTY, 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 G398 XTY registered?

G398 XTY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G398 XTY safe to buy?

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