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H137 HKN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

235,793 mi
Last recorded235,793 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 HKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 235,793 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 235,793 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 221,472 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 217,140 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 217,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 208,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 208,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 197,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 190,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 190,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 188,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 174,154 miles

both front brakes rubbing slightly

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s headlamp pattrn poor

some small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2007 156,063 miles

o/s headlamp patten poor

o/s/ rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 146,576 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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H137 HKN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H137 HKN, 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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H137 HKN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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