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H124 PPU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,369 mi
Last recorded188,369 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH124 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 188,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 188,342 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 165,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 165,687 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 152,500 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 145,727 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 145,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 145,264 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 145,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 143,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 141,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 141,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 139,905 miles

OSF AND NSF TOP BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT NS TRACK ROD END GAITER SPLIT SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOORS AND SUSPENSION

Fail 1 Mar 2008 139,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OSF AND NSF TOP BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT NS TRACK ROD END GAITER SPLIT SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOORS AND SUSPENSION

Pass 5 Mar 2007 138,428 miles

n/s/r brake pad (inner) on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 137,296 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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H124 PPU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H124 PPU, 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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H124 PPU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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