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MAZ 8678

1989 Maserati Spyder

Red Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,268 mi
Last recorded48,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Maserati Spyder40,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8678
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 48,037 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 47,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,944 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 46,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 46,818 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,325 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,194 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 44,194 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 44,133 miles

Windscreen edge delaminated

Fail 13 May 2013 44,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen edge delaminated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 43,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,968 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 42,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,818 miles

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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MAZ 8678 is a 1989 Maserati Spyder in Red with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 40,248 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 Maserati Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAZ 8678, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Maserati Spyder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAZ 8678 registered?

MAZ 8678 is a 1989 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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