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XLJ 504X

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,544 mi
Last recorded127,544 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 504X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 May 2009 127,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,234 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 119,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 113,007 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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XLJ 504X is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 XLJ 504X, 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 37 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 XLJ 504X registered?

XLJ 504X is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is XLJ 504X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 504X shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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