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A7 XJK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,345 mi
Last recorded153,345 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2016 153,345 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion ns and os outer sills

corrosion rear sub frame

corrosion under side

Pass 20 Jul 2015 151,817 miles

corrosion ns and osr w/arches

corrosion under side

Pass 7 Jul 2014 147,140 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 147,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes binding on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 144,344 miles

corrosion under side

front and rear shock boshes perished

front and rear suspension bushes worn and perished

front and rear suspention arms corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 144,344 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,229 miles

Floorpan, rear arches and subframes all starting to corrode.

all suspension bushes dry and beginning to perish

exhaust rubbers perishing

leak of PAS fluid. Possibly from reservoir.

Fail 19 Mar 2011 144,229 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Floorpan, rear arches and subframes all starting to corrode.

all suspension bushes dry and beginning to perish

exhaust rubbers perishing

leak of PAS fluid. Possibly from reservoir.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 144,060 miles

Both sills have been repaired and heavily under sealed

Front and rear suspension rusty

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 143,307 miles

Rear suspension very rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2009 143,307 miles

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

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

Rear suspension very rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2008 136,719 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 136,718 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 136,709 miles

Advise slightly rusting.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 136,692 miles

Advise;corrosion on all underside of vehicle

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2005 136,678 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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A7 XJK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A7 XJK, 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 A7 XJK registered?

A7 XJK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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