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G591 TBD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,778 mi
Last recorded174,778 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 174,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 169,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 168,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 168,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2015 168,538 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills are rusty

underside of car is rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2014 165,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 163,892 miles

floor is rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2013 163,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

floor is rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2011 163,825 miles

Oil leak

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

floor rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2011 163,817 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

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

floor rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2009 161,909 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 161,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 154,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 154,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 145,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 144,406 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 139,638 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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G591 TBD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G591 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 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 G591 TBD registered?

G591 TBD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G591 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G591 TBD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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