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G399 SGJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,508 mi
Last recorded40,508 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 SGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,508 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 40,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 40,479 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 39,942 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,775 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front no. plate has damage

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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G399 SGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G399 SGJ, 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 G399 SGJ registered?

G399 SGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G399 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 SGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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