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G749 XWS

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,538 mi
Last recorded46,538 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 46,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, low centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,265 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 44,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,222 miles

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

Brake pads down a little all round.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f brake binding very slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 42,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Air filter assy found to have fallen off.

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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G749 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G749 XWS, 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

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What year was G749 XWS registered?

G749 XWS is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G749 XWS safe to buy?

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