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G507 WFG

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

184,196 mi
Last recorded184,196 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG507 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 184,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 182,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 181,935 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 181,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 181,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 180,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 179,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 179,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 179,520 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 178,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 176,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 174,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 172,299 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 172,299 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2010 171,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 166,118 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 164,377 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 162,339 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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G507 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G507 WFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G507 WFG registered?

G507 WFG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G507 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G507 WFG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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