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G652 RGC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG652 RGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,805 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,467 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear, upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 138,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 138,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,363 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 137,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,918 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 136,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Fixing loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 135,756 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective tearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,040 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 132,262 miles

Offside Rear seal corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 132,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear seal corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 123,805 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 123,727 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 123,723 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 123,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake pipe from flexible pipe to resovoire corroded

offside rear sill corroded at wheel arch

Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,462 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake pipe from flexible pipe to resovoire corroded

offside rear sill corroded at wheel arch

Pass 15 Feb 2013 122,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 121,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 120,976 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 119,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 118,652 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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G652 RGC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G652 RGC, 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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What year was G652 RGC registered?

G652 RGC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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