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G55 YBP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 YBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,647 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,233 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 86,228 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,904 miles

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

Offside Outer sill repair deteriorating

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,769 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,769 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,998 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,961 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 81,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,890 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 81,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G55 YBP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 G55 YBP, 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 G55 YBP registered?

G55 YBP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G55 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G55 YBP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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