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EJZ 2170

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 2170
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 129,537 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both rear ()

Fail 13 Jun 2025 129,537 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both rear ()

Pass 20 Jun 2024 125,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 123,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,560 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 122,537 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on sill.

Offside Rear slight corrosion on sill.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,099 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 114,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 112,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 110,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 106,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 103,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,836 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 99,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 97,376 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 95,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,981 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 91,050 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 91,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 89,144 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 89,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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EJZ 2170 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJZ 2170, 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 EJZ 2170 registered?

EJZ 2170 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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