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A11 MXV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,800 mi
Last recorded187,800 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 187,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 186,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 185,661 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 185,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 183,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 180,654 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 180,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 178,072 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 174,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 145,097 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 145,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 126,511 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 122,249 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front wipper blades split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 117,770 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 117,601 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 117,070 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 111,771 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 111,759 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 106,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate in windoow screen

Fail 22 Jun 2007 101,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate in window screen

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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A11 MXV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 MXV, 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 A11 MXV registered?

A11 MXV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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