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G290 SAA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,071 mi
Last recorded145,071 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 SAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 145,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 144,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of jacking sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of jacking sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside of jacking sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 139,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 137,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 145,706 miles

Corrosion o/s/r cill but not excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside low on performance

Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,705 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 145,695 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 142,433 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 142,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 137,969 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 135,970 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 135,970 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 151,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 141,644 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 141,632 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 137,151 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 137,151 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 127,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 127,796 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G290 SAA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G290 SAA, 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 G290 SAA registered?

G290 SAA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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