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H143 DJU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,444 mi
Last recorded110,444 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 DJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 110,444 miles

ALL TYRE SIDE WALLS ARE WORN

EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT FRONT

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

N/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

O/S AND N/S/ INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND ALL WHEEL ARCHIES AND CHASSIS IS VERY HEAVILY SEALED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION FULLY

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R LAMP

THE FRONT N/S/ AND O/S/ PILLERS ARE CORRODED ABOVE DOOR INDGES

THE REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHIES ARE CORRODED

THE REAR SUBFRAME IS CORRODED

Fail 6 Sep 2009 110,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRE SIDE WALLS ARE WORN

EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT FRONT

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

N/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

O/S AND N/S/ INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND ALL WHEEL ARCHIES AND CHASSIS IS VERY HEAVILY SEALED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION FULLY

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R LAMP

THE FRONT N/S/ AND O/S/ PILLERS ARE CORRODED ABOVE DOOR INDGES

THE REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHIES ARE CORRODED

THE REAR SUBFRAME IS CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2008 110,252 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake service

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension arms x4 corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2008 110,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake service

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension arms x4 corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 104,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 96,645 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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H143 DJU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H143 DJU, 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 H143 DJU registered?

H143 DJU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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