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G886 SCG

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,797 mi
Last recorded158,797 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 158,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 155,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 145,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 145,258 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 145,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 142,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 142,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 141,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 136,877 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear brake caliper looks damp

offside rear brake hose very close to wheel rim

Pass 13 Jun 2015 132,340 miles

offside rear brake caliper damp

Pass 14 Jun 2014 127,355 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both windscreen wipers poor wipe

Pass 8 Jun 2013 120,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 25 May 2012 114,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & cracks in tread

steering rack damp

windscreen washers poor

Fail 25 May 2012 114,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & cracks in tread

steering rack damp

windscreen washers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 95,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Handbrake has very low effort.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 81,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 78,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 70,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 70,300 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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G886 SCG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 G886 SCG, 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 37 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 G886 SCG registered?

G886 SCG is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G886 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G886 SCG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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