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G798 FVX

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

242,041 mi
Last recorded242,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 242,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 241,532 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 241,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 241,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 240,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 239,758 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 231,352 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 219,068 miles

Both front upper & lower ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 210,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 210,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 194,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 178,046 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 168,667 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 156,617 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 144,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 144,081 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 131,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 119,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,562 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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G798 FVX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G798 FVX, 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.

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What year was G798 FVX registered?

G798 FVX is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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