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1990 MAZDA MX-5 (EUNOS ROADSTER)
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 16
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A tidy, Japanese-market 1990 Eunos Roadster (MX-5) with a 1.6L engine and 5-speed manual gearbox.
Recently recommissioned with new tyres, brake service, and shock absorbers, it presents well as an enjoyable modern classic.
Condition
7
Tidy for age, recent recommissioning
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
72,429 miles
G159YPD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A great example of the Japanese market's first gen MX-5
Finished in Silver with a Black soft top over a cloth interior
Owned by the current keeper for the last 6 years
Just 3 former keepers
Auctioneer's Notes:
A tidy and appealing example of the ever-popular Eunos Roadster, the Japanese-market version of the first-generation MX-5.
This lightweight rear-wheel-drive roadster presents well for its age and offers all the charm that has made the NA MX-5 such an enduring modern classic.
Maintenance & Condition:
The Vendor reports that the car has recently been recommissioned after being garaged since 2022.
Works carried out are said to include new tyres all round, servicing of the rear brakes, and replacement front shock absorbers.
The car is described as being in tidy condition for its age.
History:
The accompanying paperwork is limited to a brief MOT summary only, so prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the car’s wider history and condition.
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£500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,084
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,980
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 25 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
72,436 miles
Registration Date
1990-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 26 2026 with 72,436 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- some corrosion in o/s outer and inner sill
- some corrosion on n/s inner and outer sill
Failed
On May 19 2026 with 72,429 miles
There were 16 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- some corrosion in o/s outer and inner sill
- some corrosion on n/s inner and outer sill
- both rear tyres perished and cracking
Passed
On Mar 22 2024 with 72,426 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On May 06 2022 with 72,414 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 24 2021 with 72,406 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 13 2019 with 72,307 miles
Failed
On Apr 23 2019 with 72,305 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On May 18 2018 with 72,124 miles
Passed
On May 17 2017 with 71,814 miles
Failed
On May 03 2017 with 71,813 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed
On Nov 04 2015 with 70,739 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Nov 04 2015 with 70,739 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 14 2014 with 69,557 miles
Failed
On Oct 20 2014 with 69,557 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- o/s/r iner wheel arch holed
Passed
On Oct 25 2013 with 66,903 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/r outer sill rusty.
Failed
On Oct 21 2013 with 66,903 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- o/s/r outer sill rusty.
Passed
On Oct 10 2012 with 64,481 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight corrosion to nearside outer sill [rear]
- slight corrosion to offside outer sill [rear]
Failed
On Oct 25 2011 with 62,418 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Oct 25 2011 with 62,418 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passed
On Jul 07 2010 with 59,689 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Jul 07 2010 with 59,689 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On May 12 2009 with 56,664 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On May 06 2008 with 53,179 miles
Failed
On May 02 2008 with 53,179 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Apr 26 2007 with 48,641 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed
On Apr 26 2007 with 48,641 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Apr 20 2006 with 44,737 miles
Failed
On Apr 20 2006 with 44,737 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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