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G90 LNY

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,212 mi
Last recorded138,212 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 LNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 138,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 137,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 137,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 137,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 137,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 137,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 136,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 136,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 133,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,782 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 127,547 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 127,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 123,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 120,489 miles

front position lamps have blue tinge

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight damage o/s and n/s front chassis rails

surface corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 22 May 2008 118,738 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 115,873 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 115,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 111,152 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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G90 LNY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G90 LNY, 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 G90 LNY registered?

G90 LNY is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G90 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G90 LNY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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