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IUI 2218

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2218
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 74,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre cracking

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

under side of vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all tyres slightly perished

complete underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front and rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front and rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,946 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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IUI 2218 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 IUI 2218, 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 IUI 2218 registered?

IUI 2218 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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