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G900 JTG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,593 mi
Last recorded105,593 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG900 JTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,593 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,826 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wing corroded and holed

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 102,826 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both rear outer sills corroded

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wing corroded and holed

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 102,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear Suspension have light surface corrosion all over

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake and Clutch pedal anti slip pad split

Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,315 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad split

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear and various (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear Suspension have light surface corrosion all over

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front borth sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,252 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned deteriorated (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 101,050 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody and component corrosion

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 100,487 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip pad split

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 99,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse lights not working

under-body and suspension components have general surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 99,540 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 front (2.4.G.2)

brake lines corroded

general under-body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 99,329 miles

Brake pedal rubber cracking

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

General suspension and under body rust

Fail 20 May 2015 99,329 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber cracking

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

General suspension and under body rust

Pass 23 May 2014 99,085 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 98,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 95,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 95,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 94,365 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 94,365 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 93,185 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear sills corroded

slight noise from n/s/r wheel brg

Fail 13 May 2008 93,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear sills corroded

slight noise from n/s/r wheel brg

Pass 18 May 2007 92,493 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 92,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,412 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 89,319 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 89,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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G900 JTG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G900 JTG, 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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G900 JTG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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