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CIB 87

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,228 mi
Last recorded39,228 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIB 87
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 39,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 38,745 miles

all tyres starting to perrish 185/60 r14

Pass 4 May 2018 38,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 36,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 36,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,039 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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CIB 87 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 92.3%.

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 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 CIB 87, 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 CIB 87 registered?

CIB 87 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is CIB 87 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIB 87 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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