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G712 ATR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,441 mi
Last recorded179,441 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 179,441 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 179,441 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LEVELS ARE TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 166,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 150,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 150,252 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,844 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2011 134,537 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all metel brake lines corroded

general underbody corrosion

hydraulic clutch flexi hose perished

metel fuel lines corroded

oil leak

radiator split and leaking coolant

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 134,537 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all metel brake lines corroded

general underbody corrosion

hydraulic clutch flexi hose perished

metel fuel lines corroded

oil leak

radiator split and leaking coolant

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 131,241 miles

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

tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 131,241 miles

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

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

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

tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,293 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres perishing

handbrake travel

Fail 31 Jul 2009 125,293 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres perishing

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2008 118,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 110,162 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 110,162 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 104,112 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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G712 ATR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G712 ATR, 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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G712 ATR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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