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G916 TGH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,162 mi
Last recorded113,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 113,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 85,906 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,274 miles

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

both front shock dust covers split. †offside rear handbrake effort passed test but lower then nearsdide.

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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G916 TGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G916 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 G916 TGH registered?

G916 TGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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