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G647 BRT

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,175 mi
Last recorded136,175 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 BRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 136,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

areas of underside coated in undersill unable to inspect fully

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Nov 2024 134,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,949 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 133,949 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,481 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres are 15 years old

wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,481 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres are 15 years old

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,975 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 115,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 115,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 108,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 108,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,926 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 107,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 107,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 106,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,655 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 101,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 96,249 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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G647 BRT is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G647 BRT, 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 37 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G647 BRT is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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