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G924 VYM

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,967 mi
Last recorded58,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG924 VYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 58,967 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive towards inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive towards inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive towards inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive towards inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch towards sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch towards sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 58,803 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch towards sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch towards sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,722 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 3 Aug 2017 58,721 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 not working (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking - o/s (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front - rear brake pipe waxoyled

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,264 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sil (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 56,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 51,266 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 51,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,005 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,141 miles

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

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 45,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,943 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 42,929 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 41,779 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G924 VYM 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 69.6%.

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 G924 VYM, 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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G924 VYM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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