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SBZ 3807

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 3807
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 105,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 103,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 103,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 101,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 96,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 90,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,155 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges and perishing.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing and scrubbing inner edges.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 88,413 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing and scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 85,084 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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SBZ 3807 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SBZ 3807, 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 SBZ 3807 registered?

SBZ 3807 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SBZ 3807 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 3807 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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