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NJI 7676

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,325 mi
Last recorded150,325 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 7676
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 150,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 150,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 149,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,694 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 148,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 147,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 146,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 146,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 128,770 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 128,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both rear shock absorber bottom mount anchorage have been repaired with weld. No play at present. Unable to view securing nuts.

OSF chassis leg is starting to corrode - Not yet excessive.

OSF, NSF and both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

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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NJI 7676 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NJI 7676, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJI 7676 registered?

NJI 7676 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1990.

Is NJI 7676 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJI 7676 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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