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G959 TDM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,942 mi
Last recorded97,942 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 TDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 97,942 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 97,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Hand brake lever seized. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2025 97,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside of Vehicle is heavily under sealed.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 96,281 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside of Vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 96,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside of Vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 17 Sep 2022 95,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 95,835 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,153 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,906 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,490 miles

General rust on suspension ,brakes ,underbody

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,266 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,263 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,807 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 85,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,524 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

body filler in both outer sills

surface corrosion on offside front chassis rail and painted over

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components and painted over

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,302 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

body filler in both outer sills

slight corrosion to brake pipes front and rear

surface corrosion on offside front chassis rail and painted over

surface corrosion on steering ,suspension and brake components and painted over

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,738 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

body filler in both outer sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes front and rear

surface corrosion on offside front chassis rail

surface corrosion on steering suspension and brake components front and rear

Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,708 miles

surface corrosion on steering suspension components and brake pipes front and rear

Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,131 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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G959 TDM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G959 TDM, 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 G959 TDM registered?

G959 TDM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G959 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G959 TDM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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