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KIB 6185

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

114,511 mi
Last recorded114,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 6185
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,511 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

boot stay faulty

front sub frame and lower arms have surface corrosion

n/s rear coil spring corroded

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,511 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

boot stay faulty

front sub frame and lower arms have surface corrosion

n/s rear coil spring corroded

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,288 miles

n/s rear coil spring corroded

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2021 114,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light not working (4.5.4 (a))

slight oil leak

n/s rear coil spring corroded

o/s front bumper side marker in op

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 113,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,378 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 111,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,527 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,588 miles

O/S/F tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 97,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,835 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 94,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,136 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 93,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 89,676 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2006 77,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 74,084 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 74,084 miles

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

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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KIB 6185 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KIB 6185, 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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KIB 6185 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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