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G936 WGU

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,006 mi
Last recorded179,006 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG936 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 179,006 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,310 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 170,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 161,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 159,865 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x axle at o/s union (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion in rear axle and under side

Pass 1 Apr 2022 158,915 miles

some corrosion in rear axle ect and rear under side

Pass 28 Aug 2020 157,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 157,955 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 157,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,342 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 130,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,361 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 127,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 121,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 121,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 109,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 93,686 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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G936 WGU is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G936 WGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G936 WGU registered?

G936 WGU is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G936 WGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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