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A15 OCA

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,292 mi
Last recorded107,292 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 107,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 11 May 2017 107,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 May 2007 106,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 106,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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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A15 OCA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A15 OCA, 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 A15 OCA registered?

A15 OCA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is A15 OCA safe to buy?

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