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MAZ 3744

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,457 mi
Last recorded141,457 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 3744
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 141,457 miles

rear differentrial securing bolt not bolted tight, and bolt too long and could contact road

Fail 5 Sep 2023 141,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mounting not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s headlamp not rising to foreward facing position when operated, so neither beam working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear differentrial securing bolt not bolted tight, and bolt too long and could contact road

Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 135,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 135,956 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 124,488 miles

exhaust system has minor leaks and rusty

Pass 18 May 2018 117,630 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,687 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 111,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 103,995 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,303 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,432 miles

n/s headlamp aim pattern poor but visable

o/s headlamp aim pattern poor but visable

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,641 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,312 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,075 miles

major engine oil leak, sump area.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,283 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 79,283 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

sticker moved

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,031 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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MAZ 3744 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MAZ 3744, 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 MAZ 3744 registered?

MAZ 3744 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is MAZ 3744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 3744 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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