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G20 ADL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,410 mi
Last recorded116,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,410 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 116,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached at one end as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached at one end as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached at one end as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 111,225 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,781 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 109,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 185/60/r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 98,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,872 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 77,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 74,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 67,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,018 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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G20 ADL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G20 ADL, 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 G20 ADL registered?

G20 ADL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G20 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 ADL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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