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E6 BBR

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,936 mi
Last recorded99,936 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 99,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 98,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 97,537 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 97,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,439 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 96,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 93,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 96,773 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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E6 BBR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E6 BBR, 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 E6 BBR registered?

E6 BBR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is E6 BBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 BBR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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