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A5 MXD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 101,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,152 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 110,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,059 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both, front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 95,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 OFF (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,665 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,665 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 91,128 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,086 miles

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,704 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2009 78,099 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to split

very slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 16 Aug 2009 78,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to split

very slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,083 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 72,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,266 miles

heavy surface cracks on offside rear outer tyre wall - recommend replacement

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,039 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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A5 MXD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A5 MXD, 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 A5 MXD registered?

A5 MXD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1990.

Is A5 MXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MXD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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