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G680 VYK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG680 VYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,249 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 124,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 123,045 miles

advise welded patches covered in underseal

advise4 age of vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2024 123,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise general condition

all underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise o/s n/s inner sills

advise sills

Pass 11 Oct 2022 120,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise hood

rear inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2021 118,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,697 miles

Offside Rear inner and out sill has surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 113,632 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 113,632 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,553 miles

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

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 109,553 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 101,412 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,016 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

front and rear pads look low

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

Fail 31 Mar 2007 95,965 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,150 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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G680 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G680 VYK, 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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What year was G680 VYK registered?

G680 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G680 VYK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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