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G487 AFW

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 AFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 96,820 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 93,799 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 91,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,837 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,414 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,751 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 84,752 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,240 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,315 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,570 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,405 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,344 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 70,427 miles

Both outer steering track rod dust covers perished

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,427 miles

Both outer steering track rod dust covers perished

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,500 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,066 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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G487 AFW is a 1989 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 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 G487 AFW, 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 G487 AFW registered?

G487 AFW is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G487 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G487 AFW 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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