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G727 DRF

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,448 mi
Last recorded51,448 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 DRF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 51,448 miles

all four tyre treads cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2026 51,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyre treads cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 44,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 43,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 41,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 36,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 35,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,494 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 35,494 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 33,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 31,730 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 31,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 27,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,585 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,296 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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G727 DRF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G727 DRF, 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 G727 DRF registered?

G727 DRF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G727 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G727 DRF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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