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RIB 9244

1990 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,982 mi
Last recorded165,982 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 9244
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 165,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 165,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 163,007 miles

brake discs deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f big side light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2011 163,007 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f big side light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2010 161,615 miles

Nearside front shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Windscreen has a small chip at offside.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 161,601 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

neraside front shockabsorber small leak of oil.

offside front windscreen small chip.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 154,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes ,suspension arms ,outer body sills corroded

chassis o/s rail has been damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 154,586 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

brake pipes ,suspension arms ,outer body sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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RIB 9244 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RIB 9244, 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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RIB 9244 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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