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G202 XTP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG202 XTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,027 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,288 miles

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,831 miles

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box in poor condition and bodged ** (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,283 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition and bodged

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,992 miles

exhaust back box has been repaired

Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,359 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating on outer skin

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,251 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail box outer skin in poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear chassis leg

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts ,subframes +anti-roll bars

Fail 15 Jul 2015 91,226 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail box outer skin in poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear chassis leg

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts ,subframes +anti-roll bars

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,240 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer tread

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,071 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to pearish on outer tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,496 miles

light corrsion to o/s/f sill

Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,886 miles

chassis and suspension rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 83,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,620 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 81,614 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XTP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

G202 XTP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G202 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G202 XTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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