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G47 VWD

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

96,836 mi
Last recorded96,836 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 VWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc discolouring and brake pads. Getting hot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,482 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered thick black waxoyl/underseal including suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,906 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 75,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,853 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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G47 VWD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G47 VWD, 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 G47 VWD registered?

G47 VWD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G47 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G47 VWD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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