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A16 LKH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,738 mi
Last recorded99,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2015 99,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,484 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,669 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 95,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 93,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A16 LKH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A16 LKH, 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 A16 LKH registered?

A16 LKH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is A16 LKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LKH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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