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G825 TGH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG825 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 117,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,157 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,685 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 115,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,848 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 113,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,763 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 101,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,119 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

harsh corrosion underside

Fail 25 Jul 2013 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all tyres under inflated

harsh corrosion underside

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 88,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 87,079 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 84,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 84,267 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,708 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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G825 TGH 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 70.4%.

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 G825 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.

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What year was G825 TGH registered?

G825 TGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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