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G66 YRJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,898 mi
Last recorded144,898 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG66 YRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 144,898 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front washers poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2024 143,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 142,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o.s.f and front to rear at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flicker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 139,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 135,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 135,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 130,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 126,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 116,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf wiper end damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 112,227 miles

(advise) both front wing repeaters starting to flash white light reccomend replacement

(advise) front and rear suspesion and brake components becoming corroded on outer surfaces

Fail 12 Apr 2012 112,227 miles

(advise) both front wing repeaters starting to flash white light reccomend replacement

(advise) front and rear suspesion and brake components becoming corroded on outer surfaces

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 102,007 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 101,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,270 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,856 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,838 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,803 miles

Offside rear shock absorber slight misting

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,240 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 92,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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G66 YRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G66 YRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G66 YRJ registered?

G66 YRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G66 YRJ safe to buy?

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