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G493 FBL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,487 mi
Last recorded205,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 205,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 204,315 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 201,723 miles

underside genrally rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2022 199,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 192,521 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 192,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 189,229 miles

Front lower wings corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 189,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to brake disc's

Fail 16 Nov 2017 189,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to brake disc's

Pass 18 Nov 2016 188,610 miles

Offside front slightly binding on.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 186,237 miles

General corrosion noted.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 181,683 miles

o/s/rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 179,925 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 176,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 174,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 170,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight damage to n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis legs

Pass 5 Oct 2009 168,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 168,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 165,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 165,484 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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G493 FBL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G493 FBL, 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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G493 FBL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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