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H117 PVW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019
Pass 12 Mar 2013

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2010 72,044 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exaust has been repaired

Pass 14 May 2009 100,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 99,999 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER TREAD AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.2 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Fail 16 Apr 2008 99,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 100,000 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 100,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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H117 PVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H117 PVW, 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 H117 PVW registered?

H117 PVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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