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G946 YAE

1989 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

223,784 mi
Last recorded223,784 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG946 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 223,784 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 223,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 218,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 206,647 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 206,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 196,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 190,690 miles

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 13 Jun 2020 189,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 18 May 2019 187,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 185,117 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 181,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 178,375 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 174,997 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 171,510 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 167,939 miles

rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 23 May 2012 164,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 160,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 156,546 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 156,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2009 150,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2008 144,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 137,817 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 130,219 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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G946 YAE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G946 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 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 G946 YAE registered?

G946 YAE is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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