CarVerify

Free Car Check

G656 FOO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 FOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 71,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 70,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 70,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,674 miles

Minor scratches to front windscreen.

Pass 14 May 2007 59,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,488 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G656 FOO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 G656 FOO, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G656 FOO?

You can check the full history of G656 FOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G656 FOO registered?

G656 FOO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is G656 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G656 FOO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G656 FOO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G656 FOO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.