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G121 SGO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

199,639 mi
Last recorded199,639 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 SGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 199,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WORN ON EDGES, SMALL CUT & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 199,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 185/60*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 197,817 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 197,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2023 193,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 16 Oct 2023 193,313 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2022 189,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 186,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 185,182 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 185,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 181,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 178,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 175,217 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 175,217 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 171,861 miles

Exhaust down pipe heat shield rattling

Slight damage to nearside rear chassis

Fail 8 Apr 2016 171,861 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust down pipe heat shield rattling

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to nearside rear chassis

Fail 9 Apr 2015 168,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 168,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 165,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 162,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 160,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 157,169 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 157,046 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 157,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 155,254 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 155,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level low

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s and o/s front top susp arm ball joint rubbers torn

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 128,226 miles

n/s front top and bottom ball joint boot split

n/s front track rod end ball joint boot split

o/s front top and bottom ball joint boots split

o/s front track rod end ball joint boot split

Fail 27 Apr 2007 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front top and bottom ball joint boots split

n/s front track rod end ball joint boot split

o/s front top and bottom ball joint boots split

o/s front track rod end ball joint boot split

Pass 12 Apr 2006 106,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 106,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G121 SGO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G121 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G121 SGO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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