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G665 WFG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,381 mi
Last recorded75,381 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG665 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 75,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 72,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 72,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,175 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 72,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering/suspension ball joint covers deteriorating but still prevent the ingress of dirt etc

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,082 miles

Front brake pipes corrodinhg

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,013 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

repair to track rod gaiters prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 18 May 2015 71,886 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2014 71,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,052 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,516 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,362 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (185/60/14)

rear brake pads becomming low

rear registration plate becomming de-laminated

Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (185/60/14)

rear brake pads becomming low

rear registration plate becomming de-laminated

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,819 miles

both front brake discs becomming worn

both rear brake discs becomming worn

both rear tyres becomming low and worn on edges (stepped tread)

handbrake lever high

n/s/f brake becomming tight

rear brake pads becomming low

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,944 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 67,944 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 63,758 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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G665 WFG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G665 WFG, 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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G665 WFG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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