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G47 YJA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

160,448 mi
Last recorded160,448 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 YJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 160,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 160,244 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 151,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 143,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 136,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,186 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 129,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2018 129,083 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2017 126,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,646 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 120,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 118,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 115,561 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 114,090 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 113,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 112,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 110,841 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 108,057 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 108,057 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 104,782 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 104,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YJA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G47 YJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G47 YJA registered?

G47 YJA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G47 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G47 YJA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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