CarVerify

Free Car Check

G759 ECV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

190,560 mi
Last recorded190,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 ECV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 190,560 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 190,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 198,744 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 187,833 miles

corosion on underside and susp/parts

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2018 187,833 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed with rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corosion on underside and susp/parts

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 184,547 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 184,514 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no handbrake on o/s/r

travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Jun 2016 183,161 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 180,394 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r sill

Play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 12 Jun 2015 180,394 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2012 178,857 miles

Corrosion to o/s door shut

Exhaust catalyst has been removed

Shock absorbers weak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 178,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 177,180 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 177,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2010 177,111 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 5 Oct 2007 173,906 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 173,890 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 171,626 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate fadeing

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2007 171,624 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate fadeing

Fail 12 Feb 2007 171,548 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate deterating

Fail 9 Feb 2007 171,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate deterating

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G759 ECV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 G759 ECV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G759 ECV?

You can check the full history of G759 ECV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G759 ECV registered?

G759 ECV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G759 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G759 ECV shows 21 tests with a 47.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G759 ECV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G759 ECV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.