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G731 TGH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,342 mi
Last recorded100,342 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG731 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,342 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 100,317 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,017 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 100,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,146 miles

Under floor section corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 90,939 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,800 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,037 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 73,754 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 73,754 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 64,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,457 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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G731 TGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G731 TGH, 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 G731 TGH registered?

G731 TGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G731 TGH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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