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G608 XPL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 XPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 124,244 miles

Box section along floor pan slightly deformed/damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight images poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 123,110 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Jun 2020 102,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,470 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 122,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,928 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 120,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,949 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,718 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 115,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,630 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

all suspension componets corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

off side front inner arch in advanced state of corrosion

off side rear and near side rear outer sills in an advanced state of corrosion

rear boot and floor pan corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 113,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

all suspension componets corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

off side front inner arch in advanced state of corrosion

off side rear and near side rear outer sills in an advanced state of corrosion

rear boot and floor pan corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 111,562 miles

corrosion to all suspension,brake and suspension components

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside front chassis

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 25 Apr 2008 109,354 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Slight corrosion to front to rear fuel lines.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 109,354 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Slight corrosion to front to rear fuel lines.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 107,595 miles

N/S/F flexi brake hose starting to perish.

N/S/R flexi brake hose starting to perish

O/S/F flexi brake hose starting to perish

O/S/R flexi brake hose starting to perish

Oil leak

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 102,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake fluid level near minimum

corrosion to n/s outer sill

n/s/f tyre perished tread wearing low nail in tread

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

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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G608 XPL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G608 XPL, 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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G608 XPL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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