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G585 ELJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,152 mi
Last recorded19,152 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 ELJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 19,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 19,116 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 19,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 18,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 18,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and associated components.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion underneath, mainly to sub frames and suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front and nsr tyres perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,811 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 16,802 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,297 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,428 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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G585 ELJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G585 ELJ, 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 G585 ELJ registered?

G585 ELJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G585 ELJ safe to buy?

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