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G204 SUF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG204 SUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 107,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 107,496 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 107,494 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps painted over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,203 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper end banjo bolt housing (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 103,877 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

all 4 tyres deteriorated

clutch slave cylinder leaking

offside front brake binding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,507 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 101,591 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,588 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 101,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 100,423 miles

SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G204 SUF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G204 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G204 SUF registered?

G204 SUF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G204 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G204 SUF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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