1989 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G891 ATR
1989 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 128,835 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G891 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 128,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G891 ATR 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 (G891 ATR) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
G891 ATR Mileage History
- 25/04/2023127,361 km
- 16/04/2024127,853 mi
- 23/04/2025128,453 mi+600 mi
- 24/04/2026128,832 mi+379 mi
- 27/04/2026128,835 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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