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G151 SCK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,174 mi
Last recorded92,174 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG151 SCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 92,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 90,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,177 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,875 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 77,875 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,440 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 176,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 176,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 71,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 57,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 47,551 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 47,551 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,185 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres perished on sidewall

steering joint dust cover split

Fail 19 Sep 2005 44,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

All tyres perished.

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G151 SCK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G151 SCK, 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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What year was G151 SCK registered?

G151 SCK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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