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VIL 6472

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 6472
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2006 134,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 134,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2005 128,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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VIL 6472 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VIL 6472, 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 VIL 6472 registered?

VIL 6472 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is VIL 6472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 6472 shows 3 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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