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G546 TBD

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 128,150 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 127,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 124,055 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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G546 TBD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G546 TBD, 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 37 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 G546 TBD registered?

G546 TBD is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G546 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G546 TBD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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