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G616 ARV

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,622 mi
Last recorded43,622 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 ARV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,574 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,880 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,266 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 37,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 36,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,323 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Genaral corrosion underneath vehicle

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,622 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,622 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

General corrosion underneath vehicle

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,385 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,120 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,058 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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G616 ARV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G616 ARV, 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 G616 ARV registered?

G616 ARV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1990.

Is G616 ARV safe to buy?

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