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G858 VYH

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,101 mi
Last recorded90,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG858 VYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 90,101 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 89,735 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 89,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 88,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 88,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,441 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,819 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,420 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,929 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 83,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,133 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,350 miles

Front brake pipes are starting to corrode. Slight damage to o/s rear tyre wall.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 81,350 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front brake pipes are starting to corrode. Slight damage to o/s rear tyre wall.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,625 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,834 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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G858 VYH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 G858 VYH, 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 G858 VYH registered?

G858 VYH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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