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H180 AVO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,642 mi
Last recorded98,642 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,958 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,462 miles

metal brake pipes corroding on front and rear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,021 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,730 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 81,700 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,862 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,551 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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H180 AVO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H180 AVO, 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 H180 AVO registered?

H180 AVO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H180 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H180 AVO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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