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G543 CLE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

160,501 mi
Last recorded160,501 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 CLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 160,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 159,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 156,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 152,992 miles

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST ACHEIVED

Pass 7 Sep 2021 149,069 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 146,195 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to rear 1/4 of vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2020 146,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to rear 1/4 of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2019 143,468 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel lines partially corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 143,467 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps does not illuminate plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps does not illuminate plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel lines partially corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake performance low foot and handbrake

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

sills corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 142,368 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake performance low foot and handbrake

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

sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 141,497 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear foot and handbrake performance low

Fail 20 Sep 2017 141,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear foot and handbrake performance low

Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,705 miles

offside handbrake performance very low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,282 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 123,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 121,185 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 119,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 115,494 miles

Front nearside tyre getting perished .

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 112,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 108,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 100,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 97,097 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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G543 CLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G543 CLE, 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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G543 CLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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