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UBZ 6495

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,817 mi
Last recorded146,817 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 6495
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 146,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 146,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 139,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 133,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 133,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 125,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 116,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 112,259 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 26 Jul 2007 112,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 105,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 98,503 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 98,503 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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UBZ 6495 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UBZ 6495, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBZ 6495 registered?

UBZ 6495 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is UBZ 6495 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 6495 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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