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G769 VKM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,413 mi
Last recorded153,413 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 VKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 153,413 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 150,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 147,796 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 147,796 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 145,643 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 145,643 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 144,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 142,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 142,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 136,939 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 136,939 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,748 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,092 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 134,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.90% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 133,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 129,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 128,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,809 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 127,809 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 123,718 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 119,946 miles

catalyst noisy

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,924 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust catalyst noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2009 117,924 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust catalyst noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2008 116,600 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber pad worn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 114,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 11,470 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 114,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 114,196 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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G769 VKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G769 VKM, 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 G769 VKM registered?

G769 VKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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