CarVerify

Free Car Check

G297 CLK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,614 mi
Last recorded153,614 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 CLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 153,614 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 152,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 150,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 150,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 149,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 147,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 146,883 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 146,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 145,367 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 143,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 141,900 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 132,420 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 115,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 114,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 108,765 miles

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

gear lever worn

Fail 20 May 2009 108,765 miles

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

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

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

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

gear lever worn

Pass 31 May 2008 106,277 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2008 106,269 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 102,028 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 102,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 98,031 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G297 CLK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G297 CLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G297 CLK?

You can check the full history of G297 CLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G297 CLK registered?

G297 CLK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G297 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G297 CLK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G297 CLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G297 CLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.