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A13 ROJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 ROJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 82,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 82,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 82,193 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 82,193 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,395 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,390 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,009 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,166 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 74,892 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch slave clinder damp

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,172 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch slave clinder damp

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front numberplate slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Jun 2006 67,026 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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A13 ROJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A13 ROJ, 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 A13 ROJ registered?

A13 ROJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is A13 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 ROJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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