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G404 XTC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,248 mi
Last recorded172,248 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 XTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 172,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 170,839 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 168,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 128,860 miles

Offside Rear under seal slightly corroded

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front d bushes cracking

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear d bushes cracking

Pass 27 May 2015 125,657 miles

rear brake discs corroded, front brake discs slightly corroded, reare brake pipes slightly corroded, slight corrodion underneath but not structural

Fail 30 Apr 2015 125,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded front brake discs slightly corroded rear brake pipes slightly corroded, radiator leaking surface corrosion underneath but not excessive.

Pass 12 May 2014 125,341 miles

both rear brake pipes are corroded, rear brake discs are corroded, front brake discs are slightly corroded, there is surface corrosion underneath but nothing excessive.

Pass 8 May 2013 123,468 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion underneath but nothing structural

Pass 15 May 2012 122,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion underneath but nothing to excess

Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,091 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 121,285 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 121,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 120,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust has rattle

Pass 9 Mar 2007 119,742 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 8 Mar 2007 119,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 14 Mar 2006 116,141 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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G404 XTC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G404 XTC, 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

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What year was G404 XTC registered?

G404 XTC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G404 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G404 XTC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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