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G472 WGW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,919 mi
Last recorded120,919 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 WGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 120,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 120,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 119,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 119,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 119,392 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 119,392 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,335 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 113,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,677 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 110,677 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 109,553 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 100,567 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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G472 WGW is a 1990 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 81%.

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 G472 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 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 G472 WGW registered?

G472 WGW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G472 WGW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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