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G747 YTA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,141 mi
Last recorded249,141 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 YTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 249,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside brake and suspension parts

Fail 23 Jun 2026 249,140 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 11 Jul 2025 249,090 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear braking and suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2024 248,559 miles

surface corrosion to underside body brakes and suspension parts

Pass 14 Jul 2023 248,400 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear shocks and springs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 248,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear shocks and springs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 248,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

surface corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 233,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 230,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 224,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 217,757 miles

all 4 tyres tread low

car lowered slight damage to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2008 217,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres tread low

car lowered slight damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2007 20,349 miles

pre mot

Fail 23 May 2007 203,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 208,439 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 YTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G747 YTA, 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 G747 YTA registered?

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

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