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G880 BBM

1989 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,936 mi
Last recorded215,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 215,936 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 213,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 213,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2022 213,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 213,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 196,770 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 196,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion chassis (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 196,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 192,678 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 192,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 190,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 163,403 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 163,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 152,330 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 152,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 129,627 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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G880 BBM is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G880 BBM, 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 37 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 G880 BBM registered?

G880 BBM is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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