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VXI 8643

1990 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,206 mi
Last recorded151,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXI 8643
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 151,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Side Of Vehicle has Slight Corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2019 149,714 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 147,879 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 147,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 147,024 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion Underneath various areas. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 146,121 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage Box section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage Box section (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 146,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body damage

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage Box section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage Box section (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 145,356 miles

oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 144,733 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 143,845 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 143,172 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 142,588 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 142,588 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 141,517 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 141,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

evidence of damage to offside front also front indicator lens damaged

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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VXI 8643 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VXI 8643, 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 VXI 8643 registered?

VXI 8643 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is VXI 8643 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXI 8643 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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