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G76 EJH

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,743 mi
Last recorded90,743 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 EJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 90,743 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 89,918 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 89,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,561 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,708 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,282 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,282 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,306 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

offside/nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,163 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 77,875 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside and nearside chassis rails

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,905 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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G76 EJH is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G76 EJH, 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 G76 EJH registered?

G76 EJH is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G76 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G76 EJH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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