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G815 URG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,922 mi
Last recorded103,922 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG815 URG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 103,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 103,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,663 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 102,651 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle Idle test limits not met. (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,137 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,890 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 92,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,356 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 87,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 82,591 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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G815 URG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G815 URG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G815 URG registered?

G815 URG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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