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G754 UKP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,277 mi
Last recorded101,277 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG754 UKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 101,277 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 101,274 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,188 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front lower wings corroded

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 100,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage not affecting driver's view

Fail 18 Nov 2022 100,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage not affecting driver's view

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,355 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,065 miles

Headlamps not popping up automatically

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2019 99,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 99,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,483 miles

brake pipes corroding

suspension corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,299 miles

wishbones corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 99,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2015 98,702 miles

chassis areas corroding

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 98,293 miles

chassis corroding

suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 97,929 miles

front chassis corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 96,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,655 miles

Both front flex brake pipes perishing

Near and offside front outer cills corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,655 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front flex brake pipes perishing

Near and offside front outer cills corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing (185/60/14)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 94,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perishing (185/60/14)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 93,460 miles

front and rear suspension components are all corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2006 93,460 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components are all corroded

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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G754 UKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G754 UKP, 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 G754 UKP registered?

G754 UKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G754 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G754 UKP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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