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MXI 6123

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,341 mi
Last recorded78,341 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 6123
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 76,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,932 miles

n/s a o/s sill section covered with plastic trim.

Fail 9 May 2016 75,932 miles

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

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

n/s a o/s sill section covered with plastic trim.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,909 miles

offside and nearside inner sill areas slightly corroded

plastic covers fitter to offside and nearside front to rear sill areas

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,480 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2012 75,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,342 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,540 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 73,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,173 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 69,173 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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MXI 6123 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MXI 6123, 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 MXI 6123 registered?

MXI 6123 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 1990.

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