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MXI 8273

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,964 mi
Last recorded70,964 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 8273
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,964 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,655 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,980 miles

under body rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,510 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front wing corroded at the bottom

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,377 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,125 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,677 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 68,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,005 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 66,182 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 64,485 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 8273 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8273, 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 8273 registered?

MXI 8273 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is MXI 8273 safe to buy?

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