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TXI 2191

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,434 mi
Last recorded141,434 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXI 2191
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 141,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion near side and off side sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front near side and off side tyres splitting on side wall

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 141,432 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side and off side (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam near side and off side (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side and off side cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion near side and off side sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front near side and off side tyres splitting on side wall

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 141,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2016 140,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

all tyres side walls splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2015 138,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 138,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fluid leak from pas feed pipe

o/s/r sill area corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 138,336 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fluid leak from pas feed pipe

o/s/r sill area corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 138,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 138,218 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both un derbody front to rear chassis legs damaged/impact damage

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 25 May 2011 138,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 23 May 2011 138,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 21 May 2010 137,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

damage to both chassis undercar sections(car very low)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2009 137,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 137,267 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 136,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 136,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 129,049 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 129,046 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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TXI 2191 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TXI 2191, 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 TXI 2191 registered?

TXI 2191 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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