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H155 BKR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH155 BKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 93,621 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 93,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,209 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,202 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 87,202 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,854 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 82,854 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,720 miles

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

both wiper blades deteriorated

competition brakes fitted

exhaust downpipe cracked

general light corrosion on underside

Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

both wiper blades deteriorated

competition brakes fitted

exhaust downpipe cracked

general light corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,795 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres pershing

o/s/r tyre pershing

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres pershing

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,402 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 76,334 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,941 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,034 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 71,014 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 67,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,243 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 65,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 61,638 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,264 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 56,264 miles

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

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

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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H155 BKR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H155 BKR, 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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H155 BKR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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