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RNZ 669

1991 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,165 mi
Last recorded51,165 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX5119,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 669
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,101 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,616 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 48,612 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,971 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 45,536 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 45,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,913 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 42,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,622 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 41,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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RNZ 669 is a 1991 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 119,818 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNZ 669, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNZ 669 registered?

RNZ 669 is a 1991 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is RNZ 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 669 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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