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G482 SGN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

192,173 mi
Last recorded192,173 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 192,173 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 192,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 190,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 190,074 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 189,781 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 188,929 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 188,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 186,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 182,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 182,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 175,578 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 175,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 164,019 miles

offside sill cover corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 163,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 162,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 162,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 159,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 156,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 155,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

nearside and offside chassis legs accident damages

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 12 Jun 2009 151,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

nearside and offside chassis legs accident damages

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Pass 2 Aug 2008 144,894 miles

rust on offside outer sill .

Pass 14 Aug 2007 132,940 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 132,940 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 132,405 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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G482 SGN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G482 SGN, 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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G482 SGN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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