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G277 TBD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,171 mi
Last recorded192,171 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 192,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside surface corrosion and undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2026 192,159 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside surface corrosion and undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2025 190,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 190,942 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 190,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 190,780 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 190,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 190,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 183,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspention lowered

Pass 2 Nov 2017 163,509 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres stretched to fit large rims ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 163,507 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres stretched to fit large rims ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 160,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,986 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 157,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 152,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 152,576 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 151,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 150,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 149,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 148,961 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 147,029 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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G277 TBD 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 72.7%.

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 G277 TBD, 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 G277 TBD registered?

G277 TBD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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