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G560 TKM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,060 mi
Last recorded107,060 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG560 TKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 106,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 105,647 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,192 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,279 miles

corrosion to both sills inner and outer,has had repair work and under sealed not allowing full inspection.

corrosion to various suspension parts and cracking to suspension bushes.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,517 miles

corrosion forming around chassi.

number of suspension bushes starting to perish but not to bad.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,805 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,402 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill area is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,967 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,964 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,775 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,345 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,543 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,178 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 92,158 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,693 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 88,692 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,146 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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G560 TKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G560 TKM, 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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G560 TKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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