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A17 NKO

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,457 mi
Last recorded247,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 247,457 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to front/rear suspension componants; floor pans ; inner/outer sill panels

Fail 20 Jul 2009 247,405 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to front/rear suspension componants; floor pans ; inner/outer sill panels

Pass 24 Jul 2008 243,748 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 243,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 240,742 miles

as issued on previous mot

Fail 16 Jul 2007 240,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 235,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 235,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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A17 NKO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A17 NKO, 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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A17 NKO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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