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LIL 8586

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,148 mi
Last recorded192,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8586
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 192,148 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2009 189,775 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 189,757 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 176,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 168,725 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 168,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Alt/Pas belts badly worn

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jun 2006 157,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 157,674 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LIL 8586 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 LIL 8586, 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 LIL 8586 registered?

LIL 8586 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is LIL 8586 safe to buy?

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