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G858 VPG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,241 mi
Last recorded26,241 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG858 VPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 26,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front steering and suspension boots perishing

rusty underneath

Pass 14 Oct 2024 25,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rusty underneath

Fail 14 Oct 2024 25,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rusty underneath

Pass 2 Oct 2023 25,317 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 23,505 miles

front ball joint gaiters perishing.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 23,204 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,003 miles

Surface rust on all brake discs.

Underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 22,713 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED SO PRESSURE TESTED ONLY.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 22,306 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

both A pillars both but not in prescribed areas.

o/s door step rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,093 miles

Front ball joint boots perished.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 22,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed. (7.1.2)

Front ball joint boots perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,598 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 21,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,304 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear inner wheelarch.

Trackrod end cover perished.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 21,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,661 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,164 miles

rear discs rusty

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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G858 VPG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G858 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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G858 VPG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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