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E5 SWJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,800 mi
Last recorded67,800 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,800 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,964 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,338 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,335 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,971 miles

ADVISORIES ON TEST NUMBER 229256023304

Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,803 miles

n/s o/s outer sills rusty and thin in places

slight binding in both front brakes

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covering

Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills rusty and thin in places

slight binding in both front brakes

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covering

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,926 miles

heavy flakey rust on n/s and o/s/f lower suspention arms

surface rust on metal brake pipe to rear flexi brake hose

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,202 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,585 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 60,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,815 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 59,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,726 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 58,726 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,316 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 58,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 57,836 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E5 SWJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E5 SWJ, 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 E5 SWJ registered?

E5 SWJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E5 SWJ safe to buy?

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