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H221 BVR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 BVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 140,350 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension arms heavily corroded

fuel tank heavily corroded

rear fog lamp loose

Pass 4 May 2021 139,831 miles

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner body sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension arms heavily corroded

fuel tank heavily corroded

rear fog lamp loose

Fail 4 May 2021 139,831 miles

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner body sill corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension arms heavily corroded

fuel tank heavily corroded

rear fog lamp loose

Pass 26 Mar 2020 139,700 miles

complete rear axle and all suspension components heavily corroded

inner sill areas corroded

oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2020 139,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

complete rear axle and all suspension components heavily corroded

coolant leak

inner sill areas corroded

oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,440 miles

All suspension rubber bushes show deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner body sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 139,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co % 4.17 . max limit 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All suspension rubber bushes show deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner body sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,226 miles

All suspension rubber bushes show deterioration

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake discs corroded on outer surface

near side rear inner and outer body sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 137,615 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded and in poor condition

Fuel tank heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear body sills corroded and in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre split and cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2017 137,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All suspension components heavily corroded and in poor condition

Fuel tank heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear body sills corroded and in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre split and cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 137,361 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Body sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges also heavily cracked and perished

Fail 30 Jun 2014 133,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges also heavily cracked and perished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,286 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 131,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

petrol tank rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

petrol tank rusted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 130,848 miles

all anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

complete under body corroded

front subframe/lower suspension arms corroded

fuel tank heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner seals corroded

rear diff caseing corroded

rear hub carriers corroded

rear subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 130,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

complete under body corroded

front subframe/lower suspension arms corroded

fuel tank heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner seals corroded

rear diff caseing corroded

rear hub carriers corroded

rear subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 128,490 miles

fuel tank corroded

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all corrosion points marked

both front and rear sub frames corroded

under bonnet brake pipe corroded @ flexi pipe joint

Fail 1 Jun 2010 128,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all corrosion points marked

both front and rear sub frames corroded

fuel tank corroded

under bonnet brake pipe corroded @ flexi pipe joint

Pass 2 Jun 2009 128,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 128,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 127,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 127,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 127,376 miles

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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H221 BVR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 H221 BVR, 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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H221 BVR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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