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H115 VRC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,792 mi
Last recorded55,792 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH115 VRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 55,792 miles

Nearside Front lower arm slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bottom arm slight corrosion

Offside Front bottom arm slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bottom arm slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

vehicle been undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2021 55,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside car and sill area slight corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2021 55,785 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside car and sill area slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,164 miles

Front stone chips in zone 'b' of windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight bind to brake

Offside Front wing bottom corroded, holed and loose

Offside Rear outer sill skin corroded

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

oil on engine, gear box and steering rack

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 28 Jun 2019 55,159 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded withing 30cm of seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Damage to windscreen outside zone a

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bottom of wing corroded away but still secure

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill not holed but heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil on engine and gearbox area

Powered steering fluid leaking from steering rack area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 55,157 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front stone chip in windscreen, not likely to affect drivers view

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front smear from wiper

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

Offside Front wing corroded and holed, not likely to cause injury

both outer sills corroded

corrosion to various suspension components

oil on engine and gearbox area

Pass 22 Apr 2018 53,592 miles

both outer sill corroded

n/s/r brake caliper slight weep

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre slight cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking and perishing

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,951 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front tyres cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,680 miles

corrosion to various suspension components

heavy corrosion to both rear outer sills with in 30 cm of seat belt mounting

signs of fluid residue around gear box/ clutch system

slight blow from exhaust centre joint

slight smear from wipers

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,527 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight corrosion on brake pipes

stone chip on windowscreen

various minor marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 31 Dec 2011 45,805 miles

alloy wheels damaged

corrosion to brake pipes

slight blow to exhaust joint

stone chip in screen

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,519 miles

slight corrosion off both outer sill panels

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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H115 VRC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H115 VRC, 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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H115 VRC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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