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G661 UAL

1989 Mazda MX-5

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,002 mi
Last recorded165,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 165,002 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Engine oil leak

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 164,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Engine oil leak

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Along suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 156,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 155,997 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 155,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 155,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,762 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 143,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,082 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 143,082 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,763 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 142,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 141,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 139,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 137,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 134,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,896 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 12,895 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 125,274 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 125,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Engine oil low.

N/s reverse light not working.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

O/s washers only partially working.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 123,412 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 123,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,868 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Jul 2006 117,868 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

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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G661 UAL is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 G661 UAL, 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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G661 UAL is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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