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H116 SYD

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 SYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,422 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 100,998 miles

all brake pipes corroded

front and rear discs corroded

n/s headlamp not working until tapped working ok during test

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,791 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 96,791 miles

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

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

all tyres perished on outer walls

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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H116 SYD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H116 SYD, 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 H116 SYD registered?

H116 SYD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H116 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H116 SYD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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