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G596 XWS

1990 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,511 mi
Last recorded79,511 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX5117,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 79,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF ALMOST AT LIMIT AND EDGES HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR EDGES HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 7 Aug 2025 79,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low NS AND OS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF ALMOST AT LIMIT AND EDGES HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR EDGES HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,438 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,275 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminated in lower corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 79,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminated in lower corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,801 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 78,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All ball joint gaiters on front suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill behind wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill behind wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All ball joint gaiters on front suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,586 miles

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

Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated both sides

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,715 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side outer sills at front and rear (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,424 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,157 miles

Both side track rod end dust covers slight perishing.

Front suspension svivel joint dust covers perishing.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

offside front chassis leg corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,474 miles

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,828 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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G596 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 117,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G596 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G596 XWS is a 1990 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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