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G88 SGU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,170 miles

Gearbox has an oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 101,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Touching the tyre on full left lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Touching the tyre on full left lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 95,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,884 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

general underbody corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached earth at subframe (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

general underbody corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2016 93,858 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,113 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,113 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,933 miles

offside outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear tyre under inflated

rear brake pads wearing low

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2014 76,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre underinflated

rear brake pads wearing low

slight imbalance on front brake application

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,489 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,262 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,019 miles

ADVISE ALL REAR SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES DETERIATED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,019 miles

ADVISE ALL REAR SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES DETERIATED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,862 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,457 miles

number plate cracked.

o/s/f side lamp cracked.

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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G88 SGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G88 SGU, 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 G88 SGU registered?

G88 SGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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