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G715 VYR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,992 mi
Last recorded153,992 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG715 VYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,992 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 153,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 148,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 143,183 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 139,287 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 139,287 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,919 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 134,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,677 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,677 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,325 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 124,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 118,456 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 110,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 103,367 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 103,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level close to minimum

brake warning light on

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/r brake disc pitted and in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2010 95,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 81,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,771 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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G715 VYR 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 70.4%.

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 G715 VYR, 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 G715 VYR registered?

G715 VYR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G715 VYR shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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