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G470 BRT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,251 mi
Last recorded120,251 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 BRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 120,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 119,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 114,734 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 98,653 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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G470 BRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G470 BRT, 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 G470 BRT registered?

G470 BRT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1990.

Is G470 BRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G470 BRT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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