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G394 TGH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,422 mi
Last recorded224,422 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 224,422 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside washer weak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 217,805 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

washers weak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 217,805 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

washers weak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 212,830 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 266,511 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 266,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 199,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 199,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 191,580 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 191,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 183,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 177,905 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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G394 TGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G394 TGH, 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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G394 TGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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