1989 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G176 FAN
1989 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 110,072 km. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 110,072 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G176 FAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 110,072 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G176 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mazda Mx-5 (G176 FAN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
G176 FAN Odometer History
- 27/09/2023109,427 km
- 18/10/2024109,769 km+342 km
- 21/10/2024109,782 km+13 km
- 22/09/2025110,058 km+276 km
- 23/09/2025110,072 km+14 km
Average of roughly 324 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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