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G572 FVX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,803 mi
Last recorded179,803 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG572 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 179,803 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 179,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 173,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 172,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 172,093 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 172,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 171,530 miles

Various welded areas to various abilities and then heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2019 170,178 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 170,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low quality welding to bothe sills

Pass 27 Mar 2018 168,290 miles

low quality repairs to the sills, advise getting them redone propperly

slight bind in the near side front brake

Fail 27 Mar 2018 168,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

low quality repairs to the sills, advise getting them redone propperly

slight bind in the near side front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2017 166,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 163,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 163,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 161,429 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

small split in osf wiper blade

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 158,073 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 155,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 151,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 148,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 145,385 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Oct 2008 145,385 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 140,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 137,768 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 137,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

noise on steering

off sde front wing and off side front chassis leg damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2006 137,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

the front brake disc,s are corroded

the undertray is damaged

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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G572 FVX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G572 FVX, 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 G572 FVX registered?

G572 FVX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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