1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G202 SCG
1990 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 116,057 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G202 SCG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2023
- 116,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G202 SCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mazda Mx-5 (G202 SCG) between July 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
G202 SCG Mileage History
- 08/07/2006141,846 mi
- 13/07/2007142,762 mi+916 mi
- 27/06/2008144,743 mi+1,981 mi
- 27/06/2008144,743 mi
- 25/06/2009151,825 km
- 05/07/2010159,703 mi
- 23/06/2011165,335 mi+5,632 mi
- 24/06/2011165,341 mi+6 mi
- 13/09/2012172,907 km
- 14/02/2014197,059 mi
- 19/09/2014179,174 mi-17,885 mi
- 19/09/2014179,174 mi
- 21/10/2017192,087 km
- 25/03/2019114,658 mi
- 23/03/2020115,282 mi+624 mi
- 25/03/2021117,711 mi+2,429 mi
- 17/09/2021118,062 mi+351 mi
- 30/09/2023116,057 mi-2,005 mi
Average of roughly -1,497 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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