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G29 SCK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,941 mi
Last recorded122,941 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 SCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 122,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 121,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,359 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 117,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,273 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,568 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 113,546 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 111,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,958 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 110,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 109,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 106,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 106,960 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,767 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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G29 SCK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G29 SCK, 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 G29 SCK registered?

G29 SCK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G29 SCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G29 SCK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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