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G76 YBU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,767 mi
Last recorded197,767 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 197,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 196,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 194,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 194,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 193,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 193,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

rear fog lamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2019 192,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 187,590 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 187,337 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 185,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 179,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 172,471 miles

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

front washers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2007 148,426 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 147,982 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 127,018 miles

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

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 YBU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G76 YBU, 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 G76 YBU registered?

G76 YBU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G76 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G76 YBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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