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MLZ 3149

1990 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,045 mi
Last recorded138,045 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 3149
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 136,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 130,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,012 miles

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

Central brake light not working

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill steps (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,012 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central brake light not working

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

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill steps (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,197 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 117,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres cracked,dote code 06

Pass 11 Jun 2013 117,106 miles

advise o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2013 117,106 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2012 116,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 109,239 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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MLZ 3149 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLZ 3149, 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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MLZ 3149 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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