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1989 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G224 BJO

G224 BJO

1989 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 54,151 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,151 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1598cc
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G224 BJO Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
  • 54,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

G224 BJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Nov 2026, 08:53
MOT Analysis

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

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mazda Mx-5 (G224 BJO) between November 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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ADVISORY

G224 BJO Mileage History

  1. 28/11/2006137,808 mi
  2. 29/11/2006137,808 mi
  3. 29/10/2007152,028 km
  4. 07/11/2007152,028 mi
  5. 25/11/2008167,314 mi+15,286 mi
  6. 17/11/2009172,618 mi+5,304 mi
  7. 08/04/201148,639 mi-123,979 mi
  8. 09/03/201248,670 mi+31 mi
  9. 02/05/201348,675 mi+5 mi
  10. 01/05/201448,949 mi+274 mi
  11. 14/05/201549,160 mi+211 mi
  12. 19/04/201649,442 mi+282 mi
  13. 31/05/201749,685 mi+243 mi
  14. 07/06/201850,017 mi+332 mi
  15. 29/03/201950,877 mi+860 mi
  16. 28/05/202051,161 mi+284 mi
  17. 14/07/202152,426 mi+1,265 mi
  18. 26/06/202452,866 mi+440 mi
  19. 26/06/202452,866 mi
  20. 14/05/202654,151 mi+1,285 mi

Average of roughly -4,299 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

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

Technical Specifications

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1989 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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