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E11 MXV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,326 mi
Last recorded226,326 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 226,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2024 226,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

minor corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 4 Oct 2023 224,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 224,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 216,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 204,089 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 182,049 miles

os rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2019 181,767 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 175,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 166,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 158,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 158,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,747 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 156,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 156,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody and suspension arms rusty

Fail 18 May 2007 156,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody and suspension arms rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2006 153,437 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 153,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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E11 MXV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E11 MXV, 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 E11 MXV registered?

E11 MXV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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