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G22 TGX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 TGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 118,590 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 116,226 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 116,203 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 26 Jul 2007 114,079 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 114,079 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on nearside sill

offside rear inner brake pad fitted incorrectly

Pass 30 May 2006 111,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 110,389 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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G22 TGX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G22 TGX, 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 G22 TGX registered?

G22 TGX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G22 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 TGX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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