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G742 LNP

1989 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 74,421 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,530 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,220 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriated

o/s/f wing poorly attatched at the bottom

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,999 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 104,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 104,973 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 5 Aug 2009 100,648 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all 4 tyres slightly perished

offside handbrake slightly down on effort

Pass 27 Aug 2008 96,688 miles

All four tyres,sidewalls cracking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,547 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 96,547 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both offside tyres and nearside rear tyre have cracking sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,814 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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G742 LNP is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G742 LNP, 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 37 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G742 LNP?

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What year was G742 LNP registered?

G742 LNP is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G742 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G742 LNP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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