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G649 EPC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,586 mi
Last recorded173,586 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 EPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 173,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 173,430 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 173,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 173,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 173,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 171,224 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 171,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted to front off vehicle (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to nearside off vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 170,635 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 170,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Locking nut lose (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 162,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 155,233 miles

oil leaks

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

underside of vehicle corroded and extensive weld repairs carried out

Pass 21 May 2015 152,400 miles

Centre 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 149,729 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 149,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 142,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 141,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,015 miles

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

cannot inspect nearside front brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 22 Feb 2011 139,010 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 136,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 134,276 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 131,715 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 131,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Jan 2006 128,428 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 128,424 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G649 EPC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G649 EPC, 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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G649 EPC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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