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BNZ 1708

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,729 mi
Last recorded116,729 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 1708
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 116,729 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery lose

both rear chassis rails damaged

engine oil leak possible cam cover gasket

front number plate cracked and lose

n/s/r inner wheel rim out of shape

o/s/f brake pipe rusty by flex hose

one of rear exhaust mounts rusted off

rear bumper lose

Fail 29 May 2008 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery lose

both rear chassis rails damaged

engine oil leak possible cam cover gasket

front number plate cracked and lose

n/s/r inner wheel rim out of shape

o/s/f brake pipe rusty by flex hose

one of rear exhaust mounts rusted off

rear bumper lose

Pass 18 May 2007 103,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 91,250 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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BNZ 1708 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNZ 1708, 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 BNZ 1708 registered?

BNZ 1708 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is BNZ 1708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 1708 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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