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G837 SMX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG837 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 70,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 70,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pedal rubber worn

staining around o.s.r brake caliper, keep in check,

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,566 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,888 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 55,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,040 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,768 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre cracking but not to excess at present

Pass 25 May 2011 52,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,359 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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G837 SMX 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 87%.

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 G837 SMX, 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 G837 SMX registered?

G837 SMX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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