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D88 SBS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD88 SBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,165 miles

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,146 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,045 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 73,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 71,258 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D88 SBS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D88 SBS, 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

How do I check the history of D88 SBS?

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What year was D88 SBS registered?

D88 SBS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is D88 SBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D88 SBS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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