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SAZ 6654

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

343,267 mi
Last recorded343,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 6654
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 343,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 326,066 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency slightly lower than n/s/rear

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 308,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower wishbone coated in underseal

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 308,386 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 292,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 292,203 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 276,240 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 276,236 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 271,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 251,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 235,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 217,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 196,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 188,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 188,214 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 179,377 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 179,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2013 173,524 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 172,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 171,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 171,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 171,550 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 171,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 170,524 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 170,524 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 168,372 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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SAZ 6654 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SAZ 6654, 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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SAZ 6654 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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