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MXI 9314

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 9314
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 103,945 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Frame/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Both sills deformed, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Frame/chassis rails deformed, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened As well as suspension components too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension components bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Front bumper support corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Offside Rear Wheel arch damaged, unlikely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened As well as suspension components too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Slight corrosion to inside of each wheel arch but not excessive

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,180 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear roll bar bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 100,180 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear roll bar bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,457 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 99,430 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 99,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wing rear lower edges excessively corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 98,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes heavily rusted ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery not secured

front wings excessively rusted at rear lower edges

Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes and tank rusted ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 98,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes and tank rusted ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,391 miles

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

front sections of body sills heavily rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,491 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,271 miles

fuel pipes heavily rusted

rear sections of body sill heavily rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f tyre sidewall cracked but cord not exposed

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,187 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front brake pipe flexy clips missing and secured with zip ties

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,791 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 80,791 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 66,972 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 66,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

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 9314 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9314, 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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MXI 9314 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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