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G747 UAL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,858 mi
Last recorded144,858 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 144,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 141,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 139,668 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 139,668 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 139,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 139,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 130,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 126,381 miles

Nearside Rear body corrosion

Offside Rear body corrsion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 126,386 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 125,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 123,928 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Jul 2014 119,555 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 119,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 2 May 2013 107,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 106,404 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 102,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all rubber bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

heavy corrosion to underside and components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear outer sill and offside front floor corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 102,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all rubber bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

heavy corrosion to underside and components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear outer sill and offside front floor corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear sills and n/s f bulkhead corroded

n/s chassis damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2011 99,552 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear sills and n/s f bulkhead corroded

n/s chassis damaged

Pass 12 May 2010 96,445 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 96,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,371 miles

Advise all 4 tyres cracked/perished on outer tread

Advise all protective boots and bush's cracked/perished

Advise both outer sills corroded but withstanding thumb pressure

Advise both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge where tread steps up

Advise exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/rattling

Advise nail in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Advise offside rear and both front coil springs corroded

Advise sealing ring starting to perish on filler cap

Advise signs of brake fluid around master cylinder but no leaks at time of test

Advise steel brake pipe across rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 92,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise all 4 tyres cracked/perished on outer tread

Advise all protective boots and rubber bush's cracked/perished

Advise both outer sills corroded but withstanding thumb pressure

Advise both rear tyres getting low on inner edges where tread steps up

Advise exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/rattling

Advise nail in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre but no obvious cords exposed

Advise offside rear and both front coil springs corroded

Advise sealing ring starting to perish on fuel cap seal

Advise signs of brake fluid leak from master cylinder

Advise slight brake bind offside front

Advise steel brake pipe across rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,886 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 90,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 85,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 157,321 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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G747 UAL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G747 UAL, 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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G747 UAL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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