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G724 VYK

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,174 mi
Last recorded108,174 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG724 VYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,174 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 108,174 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,178 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,523 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,985 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,985 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,974 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,946 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,621 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 50,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,470 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2006 34,470 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2005 33,931 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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G724 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G724 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G724 VYK registered?

G724 VYK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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