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G950 FAJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,407 mi
Last recorded19,407 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG950 FAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 19,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 19,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 19,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 19,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 19,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,133 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 19,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,061 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,575 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G950 FAJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G950 FAJ, 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 G950 FAJ registered?

G950 FAJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1990.

Is G950 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G950 FAJ 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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