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D15 WBA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,755 mi
Last recorded48,755 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 WBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 48,755 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,803 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,779 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,314 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,313 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,441 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 39,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 39,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D15 WBA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D15 WBA, 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 D15 WBA registered?

D15 WBA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is D15 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 WBA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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