The road tax status for G172 ELB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G172 ELB?

The MOT for G172 ELB is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of G172 ELB?

The recorded mileage for G172 ELB is 102,988 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G172 ELB ULEZ compliant?

No, G172 ELB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1989 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G172 ELB

G172 ELB

1989 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 102,988 km. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 102,988 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 102,988 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1597cc

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G172 ELB Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
102,988 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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G172 ELB Odometer History

02/06/200690,172 mi
04/08/200791,087 mi+915 mi
19/07/200892,110 mi+1,023 mi
25/07/200892,137 km
31/07/200992,725 mi
27/07/201093,142 km
02/08/201193,386 mi
30/07/201297,849 mi+4,463 mi
02/08/201394,405 mi-3,444 mi
04/08/201495,234 mi+829 mi
10/08/201595,391 mi+157 mi
20/03/202195,433 km
05/05/202295,460 km+27 km
03/05/202396,569 mi
02/05/202498,700 km
01/05/2025101,095 km+2,395 km
07/05/2026102,988 km+1,893 km

Average of roughly 643 km per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

G172 ELB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:30

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mazda Mx-5 (G172 ELB) between June 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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