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TAZ 7907

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,836 mi
Last recorded161,836 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 7907
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 161,836 miles

vehicles under body and suspension components have wide spread light surface corrosion commensurate with age and standing.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 161,704 miles

under body and all suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 161,704 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

under body and all suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 161,499 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

areas of underbody corrosion. (body and suspension)

Pass 23 Sep 2021 160,061 miles

some under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 159,247 miles

evidence of old oil leak no leak at present

rear fog tel tale light green

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2020 159,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

evidence of old oil leak no leak at present

rear fog tel tale light green

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2020 159,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 151,328 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 158,318 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 154,314 miles

under body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2018 154,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,432 miles

both sides main chassis damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2017 143,432 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both sides main chassis damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 136,741 miles

Offside Rear outer sill rotten

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 136,741 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill rotten

Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 135,227 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 133,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 131,150 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 128,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 126,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 124,463 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 122,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 121,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 117,614 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 112,798 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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TAZ 7907 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TAZ 7907, 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 7907 registered?

TAZ 7907 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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