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G923 YAE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,522 mi
Last recorded129,522 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 129,522 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2026 128,433 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 124,675 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear (both sides) outer sill corroded

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2024 124,402 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential level plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,862 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,465 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 123,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 123,155 miles

Light intensity slightly reduced n/s headlamp

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2021 123,140 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Light intensity slightly reduced n/s headlamp

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 26 May 2020 122,027 miles

N/s dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 122,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

N/s dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 120,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,566 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

smell of petrol under car no leak found

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,583 miles

advanced travel handbrake

vague pattern headlights

Fail 2 Jun 2008 100,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

advanced travel handbrake

vague pattern headlights

Pass 23 May 2007 94,166 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

gear lever requires attention

slight play steering rack

slight wear all brake discs

smell of petrol no leak found

Pass 1 Jun 2006 88,581 miles

gear lever wobbly

slight damage nearside outer sill

slight play offside rackend

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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G923 YAE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G923 YAE, 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 G923 YAE registered?

G923 YAE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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