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DLC 895Y

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

197,348 mi
Last recorded197,348 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLC 895Y
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 197,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 196,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 194,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 192,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 187,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 182,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 175,997 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 175,997 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 172,841 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 169,031 miles

Coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension ball joint boots are slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 164,854 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Offside front track rod end ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 162,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 157,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 151,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 149,448 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 145,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 143,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 135,286 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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DLC 895Y is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DLC 895Y, 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 DLC 895Y registered?

DLC 895Y is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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