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G69 LNY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,579 mi
Last recorded130,579 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG69 LNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 130,579 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 130,562 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Started leaking coolant during BET test warm up (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 130,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO excessively high, emissions test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 129,574 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 129,443 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 129,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 129,239 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 129,238 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2016 129,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 129,111 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 128,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 128,040 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 128,040 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 127,740 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 126,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 125,360 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 125,032 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 123,943 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 123,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 122,502 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 122,502 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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G69 LNY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 G69 LNY, 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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G69 LNY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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