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H127 OEE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

222,440 mi
Last recorded222,440 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 OEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 222,440 miles

both sills corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 222,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

both sills corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 222,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 222,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive due to engine missfire (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted catching shock absorber (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle on lock check (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 222,212 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 222,211 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 220,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 215,008 miles

Both rears tyre worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Sep 2013 214,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rears tyre worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 206,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes dragging slightly

o/s/rear chassis leg crushed

Fail 15 Sep 2012 206,720 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes dragging slightly

o/s/rear chassis leg crushed

o/s/rear sill path insecure,not welded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 198,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 190,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 2 Sep 2009 188,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2009 188,587 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 187,909 miles

O/S REAR SILL BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2007 186,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 186,303 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 185,119 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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H127 OEE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H127 OEE, 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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H127 OEE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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