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H199 PEV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,307 mi
Last recorded115,307 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH199 PEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,307 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 115,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 111,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 111,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 110,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 108,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 107,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 105,277 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 100,584 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 100,584 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre is low om tread on outer 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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H199 PEV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 H199 PEV, 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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H199 PEV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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