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TAZ 2693

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

120,753 mi
Last recorded120,753 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 2693
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension and underside

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 120,723 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension and underside

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 120,094 miles

suspension light corrosion

Fail 16 May 2025 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

suspension light corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2023 119,624 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 119,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim outer rim slight damaged

corrosion front wishbone and rear wishbones

corrosion rear inner sills

some suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2022 119,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim outer rim slight damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion front wishbone and rear wishbones

corrosion rear inner sills

some suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,299 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 118,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,443 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 117,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 116,906 miles

Front & Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 116,305 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 116,235 miles

underbody rust.

Pass 9 May 2014 116,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 115,698 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 115,569 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 115,566 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 113,938 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 110,439 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2010 110,439 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 107,671 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 107,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 106,328 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2008 106,326 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,780 miles

slight surface rust o/s outer sill

Pass 4 Apr 2006 102,631 miles

chassis slight surface rust

n/s/r slightly scored outer edge

slight play in rack

Fail 4 Oct 2005 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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TAZ 2693 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 TAZ 2693, 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 TAZ 2693 registered?

TAZ 2693 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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