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A16 MNL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,588 mi
Last recorded184,588 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 184,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 183,663 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 183,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working All. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 183,129 miles

Offside Chassis rail corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2022 182,282 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 182,282 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 181,736 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 181,698 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 180,400 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 179,672 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 178,583 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 17,852 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 177,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 177,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 173,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 173,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 173,099 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 173,099 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 171,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 171,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 169,993 miles

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 MNL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A16 MNL, 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 MNL registered?

A16 MNL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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