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G401 FBL

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,110 mi
Last recorded109,110 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 109,110 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,511 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,849 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,182 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,768 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2009 88,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,666 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,969 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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G401 FBL is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G401 FBL, 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 G401 FBL registered?

G401 FBL is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G401 FBL safe to buy?

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