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G202 SUF

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,003 mi
Last recorded108,003 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG202 SUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 107,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,350 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2013 105,350 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2012 104,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,467 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 100,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,557 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 99,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 98,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2007 98,469 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 96,179 miles

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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G202 SUF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G202 SUF, 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 G202 SUF registered?

G202 SUF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G202 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G202 SUF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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