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MXZ 1612

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,236 mi
Last recorded81,236 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 1612
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,912 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,526 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2017 79,516 miles

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush slightly (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak on diff

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,486 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,731 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,919 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 68,917 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 68,714 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 68,713 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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MXZ 1612 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXZ 1612, 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 MXZ 1612 registered?

MXZ 1612 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is MXZ 1612 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXZ 1612 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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