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G190 TGF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

256,407 mi
Last recorded256,407 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG190 TGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 256,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 256,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 254,658 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 254,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 250,417 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 250,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 247,580 miles

exhaust leak @ centre box

outter sills corroded

rear cross brake pipe corroded

windscreen scratched o/s/f

Fail 5 Sep 2015 247,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust leak @ centre box

outter sills corroded

rear cross brake pipe corroded

windscreen scratched o/s/f

Pass 16 Sep 2014 243,957 miles

fog lamp colour faded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 243,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fog lamp colour faded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 234,693 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 234,693 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 220,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 216,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 215,483 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 215,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 214,488 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 214,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine pully/water pump noisey ?

Pass 16 Jun 2008 210,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 210,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 205,314 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 205,303 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 195,363 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 195,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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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G190 TGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G190 TGF, 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 G190 TGF registered?

G190 TGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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