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G421 WGW

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,263 mi
Last recorded62,263 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 WGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 62,263 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 62,258 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 62,251 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,046 miles

front brake discs pitted

front suspension ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,043 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,644 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,644 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,781 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,901 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both upper ball joints boots deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 124,901 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both upper ball joints boots deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2011 124,053 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 124,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 122,590 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 121,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 118,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 118,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 113,754 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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G421 WGW is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G421 WGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G421 WGW registered?

G421 WGW is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G421 WGW safe to buy?

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