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AKZ 9274

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,548 mi
Last recorded149,548 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9274
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 149,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 146,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 142,219 miles

General surface rust

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 136,468 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,008 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 127,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 125,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 121,200 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 121,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 118,274 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 118,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 116,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 114,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 114,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005

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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AKZ 9274 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AKZ 9274, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKZ 9274 registered?

AKZ 9274 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is AKZ 9274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 9274 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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