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G756 MNV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG756 MNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 96,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 96,283 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 96,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight seepage from power steering pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Strong advice (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 96,156 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,134 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,026 miles

rear brake pipes and underside rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,019 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has a light rumble when rotated

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

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

heavy corrosion to exhaust but secure at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,921 miles

offside outer sill corroding

play and light rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 91,159 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 90,275 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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G756 MNV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G756 MNV, 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 G756 MNV registered?

G756 MNV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G756 MNV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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