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G998 FVX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,357 mi
Last recorded122,357 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,357 miles

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

General underbody component corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 122,353 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General underbody component corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel nut fitted backwards

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Ball joint split pin missing

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under glow hanging off

Pass 23 Jul 2024 120,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2024 120,661 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 109,330 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2023 109,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

BOTH front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2021 109,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,404 miles

Nearside rear inner arch has slight corrosion

Offside rear inner arch has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2019 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear inner arch has slight corrosion

Offside rear inner arch has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,993 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,993 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,769 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 85,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,374 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 77,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 69,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G998 FVX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G998 FVX, 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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G998 FVX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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