MAZDA MX-5 G86VWD has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1990 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 92,799 miles 1 day ago on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 16:11.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Monday 17th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

G86VWD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH MAY 202792,799 MI
FAILED12TH MAY 202692,795 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED15TH MAY 202517TH MAY 202690,442 MI
PASSED15TH MAY 202417TH MAY 202589,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH MAY 202317TH MAY 202487,754 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202212TH MAY 202385,533 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Anti Roll Bar Rubbers Detreriorated
FAILED21ST APRIL 202285,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Anti Roll Bar Rubbers Detreriorated
  2. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH MAY 202112TH MAY 202283,530 MI
FAILED10TH MAY 202183,526 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Noise Is Clearly In Excess Of That Emitted By A Similar Vehicle Fitted With A Standard Silencer In Average Condition (8.1.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH MAY 201919TH NOVEMBER 202081,941 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 201981,941 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH MARCH 201728TH MARCH 201881,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Body Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti Roll Bar Rubbers Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Front Pads Low
  5. ADVISORY - Off Side Head Lamp Worn
PASSED30TH APRIL 201429TH APRIL 201578,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Slightly Discoloured (1.3.2e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion Front Inner Chassis And Nearside Front Inner Sill
  4. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion To Rear Crossmember
FAILED26TH MARCH 201478,058 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Fog Lamp Slightly Discoloured (1.3.2e)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  12. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion Front Inner Chassis And Nearside Front Inner Sill
  13. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion To Rear Crossmember
FAILED26TH APRIL 201378,047 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Corrosion (6.1.c.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. USER ENTERED - Corrosion Nearside Rear Outer Sill.
  11. USER ENTERED - Front Pipe Corroded.
  12. USER ENTERED - Corrosion Nearside Front Inner Floor.
  13. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion Front And Rear Floors And Chassis.
  14. USER ENTERED - Rear Anti Roll Bar D Bushes Slight Play.
PASSED14TH APRIL 201113TH APRIL 201275,529 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion Suspension Mounting Points & Suspension Components
FAILED13TH APRIL 201175,529 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. FAIL - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  7. FAIL - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  9. USER ENTERED - Slight Binding Rear Brakes
  10. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion Suspension Mounting Points & Suspension Components
PASSED23RD JUNE 200922ND JUNE 201069,880 MI
FAILED22ND JUNE 200969,880 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
PASSED30TH AUGUST 200829TH AUGUST 200963,910 MI
FAILED30TH AUGUST 200863,910 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
PASSED20TH JULY 200719TH JULY 200858,387 MI
FAILED17TH JULY 200758,387 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
FAILED18TH JULY 200656,469 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
PASSED18TH JULY 200619TH JULY 200756,469 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G86VWD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

G86VWD MOT Comments

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G86VWD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 92,799 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,578 miles

G86VWD FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration G86VWD was manufactured on Monday 31st December 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 92,799 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 2,578 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G86VWD has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 16 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 9 Major, 2 Dangerous and 28 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does G86VWD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 G86VWD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G86VWD Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 G86VWD does have Tax. Read more

When does G86VWD Tax expire?

The current Tax for G86VWD will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does G86VWD MOT expire?

The current MOT for G86VWD will expire in 1 year on Monday 17th May 2027. Read more

When did G86VWD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G86VWD was on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 16:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G86VWD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for G86VWD we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has G86VWD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for G86VWD we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G86VWD?

G86VWD is registered as a 1990 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has G86VWD done?

The odometer reading for G86VWD at the last MOT in May 2026 was 92,799 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,578 miles per year. Read more

How old is G86VWD?

The vehicle G86VWD was manufactured in 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. It was first registered on Monday 31st December 1990. Read more

What colour is G86VWD?

The official colour of G86VWD is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does G86VWD have?

G86VWD has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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