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XJI 9865

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 9865
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,651 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,783 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,006 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 72,314 miles

front tyres wearing low on outside edges

Fail 23 May 2009 72,314 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing low on outside edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,083 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 70,083 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,414 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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XJI 9865 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XJI 9865, 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 XJI 9865 registered?

XJI 9865 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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