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G855 VPG

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,414 mi
Last recorded101,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 VPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,414 miles

Corrosion front door sills but not in prescribed areas

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,318 miles

Front of outer door sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,170 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Washer jet slightly blocked

Fail 10 Jul 2024 101,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,008 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 100,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,757 miles

Offside Outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,681 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 100,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,527 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,525 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suface corrison under car

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corriosn on o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrison near o/s/f seat belt area

slight corrison on fuel pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2013 99,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrison near o/s/f seat belt area

slight corrison on fuel pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 25 Jan 2010 98,919 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,460 miles

n/s/r tyre as a lump missing from side wall

Fail 20 Jan 2009 98,460 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre as a lump missing from side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,590 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,018 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 94,745 miles

as per advise sheet issued with earlier test on 26/01/06

Fail 26 Jan 2006 94,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber split

corrosion in offside door shut at base of windscreen

corrosion starting at rear of nearside sill panel

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

front brake hoses cracked and perished

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

intermittant squeak from engine

nearside front indicater/side lamp condensated

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre cracked and perished

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 6000 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

slight damage to offside seatbelt

various oil leaks

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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G855 VPG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G855 VPG, 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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G855 VPG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1990.

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