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G464 UMB

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,727 mi
Last recorded103,727 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG464 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,727 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 102,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 102,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 102,010 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 101,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 101,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 100,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 100,034 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 99,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 98,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 97,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 96,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 95,102 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 95,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 94,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 91,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 91,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 90,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 88,055 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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G464 UMB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G464 UMB, 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 G464 UMB registered?

G464 UMB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G464 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G464 UMB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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