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H103 HKM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,795 mi
Last recorded38,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 HKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,795 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 38,794 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,167 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,167 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,118 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,114 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F tyre pressure is low.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-side of the vehicle and rear subframe is very rusty.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,642 miles

Front exhaust is blowing slightly

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

Offside front and both rear brake pipes are corroded. Underside of car is corroded generally but appears to be sound.

Rear brake efforts are lower than usual but meet MOT standards

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 16,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front exhaust is blowing slightly

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

Offside front and both rear brake pipes are corroded. Underside of car is corroded generally but appears to be sound.

Rear brake efforts are lower than usual but meet MOT standards

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,632 miles

o/s/r tyre near limit

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2006 14,463 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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H103 HKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H103 HKM, 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 H103 HKM registered?

H103 HKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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