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MXI 790

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,506 mi
Last recorded101,506 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 790
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,506 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake looks to have been overheated???

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively only just passed (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,267 miles

rear brakes look to been overheated??? not binding at time of test!!!!!!!

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,082 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 100,880 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,459 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,257 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,890 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 98,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 94,492 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 88,157 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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MXI 790 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 790, 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 35 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 790 registered?

MXI 790 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is MXI 790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXI 790 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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