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H183 AKM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,994 mi
Last recorded89,994 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 AKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,361 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,828 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 73,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 73,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,695 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 68,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 64,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,270 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,179 miles

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offsdie front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offsdie front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,117 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,969 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,679 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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H183 AKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H183 AKM, 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 H183 AKM registered?

H183 AKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H183 AKM safe to buy?

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