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G85 NWX

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 NWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 62,436 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 62,436 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 62,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 61,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 61,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 60,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 60,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsr wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,133 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,148 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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G85 NWX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G85 NWX, 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 G85 NWX registered?

G85 NWX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1990.

Is G85 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G85 NWX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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