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G71 RCW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,050 mi
Last recorded84,050 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 RCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 81,927 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,460 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,245 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 658,477 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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G71 RCW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 G71 RCW, 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 G71 RCW registered?

G71 RCW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G71 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G71 RCW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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