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P177 FEP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,439 mi
Last recorded139,439 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 FEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 139,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven front tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

all 4 strut gaiters deteriated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 138,363 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 138,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 135,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 135,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 132,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 129,104 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 125,355 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/r outer cill corroded

small cut on n/s/f tyre (sidewall)

suspect body filler n/s/r outer cill

Fail 14 Aug 2008 125,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r outer cill corroded

small cut on n/s/f tyre (sidewall)

suspect body filler n/s/r outer cill

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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P177 FEP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P177 FEP, 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 P177 FEP registered?

P177 FEP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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