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81 HLD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,841 mi
Last recorded75,841 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 HLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,844 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 74,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,533 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 74,533 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 71,665 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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81 HLD 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 81 HLD, 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 81 HLD registered?

81 HLD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is 81 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 HLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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