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G245 TGW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 TGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 122,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,110 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 99,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 99,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s front tyre deteriorated

o/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,612 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 95,425 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 95,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 92,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,632 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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G245 TGW 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 94.4%.

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 G245 TGW, 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 G245 TGW registered?

G245 TGW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G245 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G245 TGW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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