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G229 SCG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,186 mi
Last recorded142,186 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 142,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,648 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 142,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 140,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 137,677 miles

Both outer sill ends rusted and deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Only retested by C.HARDING original test done by D.PAXTON-WHITE.

Rear exhaust system very rusty and deteriorated.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 137,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside outer sill starting to deteriorate.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 136,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear brake binding slightly

tested wet

Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 136,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 136,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 130,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2010 130,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2009 120,135 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 113,538 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 113,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 106,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,632 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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G229 SCG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G229 SCG, 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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G229 SCG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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