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G91 TMY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,489 mi
Last recorded112,489 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG91 TMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 112,489 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,460 miles

Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 112,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 111,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,735 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,735 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 111,167 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

corrosion evident to vehicles outer sills

Fail 15 Sep 2009 111,021 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 111,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,921 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 109,921 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 108,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 107,206 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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G91 TMY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G91 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G91 TMY registered?

G91 TMY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 1990.

Is G91 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G91 TMY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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