1989 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G125 ELB
1989 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 92,011 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G125 ELB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 92,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G125 ELB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mazda Mx-5 (G125 ELB) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
G125 ELB Mileage History
- 19/07/202289,488 mi
- 29/08/202391,944 mi+2,456 mi
- 29/08/202492,004 mi+60 mi
- 31/07/202592,011 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 832 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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