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G266 SGT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,520 mi
Last recorded173,520 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 SGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 173,520 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front headlamp not in clean condition

both front tyres in poor condition

both sides front upper ball joint dust cover split

brka pipes coated by anti corrosion spray

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear suspension components corroded slightly

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

rear fog lamp tell tale insecure

underbody coated by anti corrosion spray

Fail 20 Sep 2010 160,115 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has cracks in tread area

Pass 20 Sep 2010 160,115 miles

O/S/F Tyre has cracks in tread area

Pass 21 Sep 2009 154,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 151,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 149,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 142,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 136,836 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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G266 SGT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G266 SGT, 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 G266 SGT registered?

G266 SGT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G266 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G266 SGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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