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RIL 6871

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,237 mi
Last recorded77,237 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 6871
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,237 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 77,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 76,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 76,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 75,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 74,699 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 74,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 74,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 73,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 72,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 70,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 69,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,723 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,921 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,917 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion through out chassis rails

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,896 miles

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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RIL 6871 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RIL 6871, 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 RIL 6871 registered?

RIL 6871 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is RIL 6871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 6871 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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