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B544 RSW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,804 mi
Last recorded150,804 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 RSW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,804 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 150,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,766 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 35,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,552 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 126,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 124,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 123,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 122,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 122,217 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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B544 RSW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B544 RSW, 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 B544 RSW registered?

B544 RSW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B544 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B544 RSW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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