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G547 VYV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,108 mi
Last recorded52,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 VYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 52,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 51,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 51,469 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 51,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear sills rusty,repaired and undersealed

Pass 11 May 2017 51,188 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SILLS REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2016 51,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unbalanced front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,946 miles

both rear sills repaired and undersealed

Pass 1 May 2014 50,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,433 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,447 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,821 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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G547 VYV 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 95.5%.

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 G547 VYV, 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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What year was G547 VYV registered?

G547 VYV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 1990.

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