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G596 OKW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,610 mi
Last recorded167,610 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 167,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,555 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 167,555 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 167,261 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 167,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 167,078 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 165,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 165,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 163,130 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 150,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 149,652 miles

battery area corroded

battery insecure

exhaust leak from manifold area

n/s/f chassis corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2010 149,627 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery tray area corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 146,513 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 142,199 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 142,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 136,337 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 136,337 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

undertray fitted

gear selecter loose

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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G596 OKW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G596 OKW, 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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G596 OKW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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