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F15 BBR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,617 mi
Last recorded161,617 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 161,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam dim

Fail 2 May 2024 161,617 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam dim

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 160,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 158,823 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 158,315 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 158,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 153,590 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 153,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 153,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 152,436 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel have brake fluid marks

Pass 10 Jun 2014 149,856 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 29 May 2014 149,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 145,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 144,191 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 144,191 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 139,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side chassis slight damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 132,570 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 132,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 122,874 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 122,874 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine overheated during test

Pass 31 May 2007 118,538 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTY AND HAS A SMALL LEAK

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 30 May 2006 109,086 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 109,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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F15 BBR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F15 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.

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F15 BBR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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