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A3 AGR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,350 mi
Last recorded129,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 129,350 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 129,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,305 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 113,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 102,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2006 79,230 miles

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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A3 AGR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 AGR, 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 A3 AGR registered?

A3 AGR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is A3 AGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 AGR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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