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G800 ABC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,323 mi
Last recorded94,323 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG800 ABC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,323 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 89,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,192 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,109 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,917 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,268 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 79,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 78,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,878 miles

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)

corrosion present in o/s & n/s outer sill panels

Fail 28 Mar 2008 77,878 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

corrosion present in o/s & n/s outer sill panels

Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,333 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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G800 ABC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G800 ABC, 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 G800 ABC registered?

G800 ABC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1990.

Is G800 ABC safe to buy?

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