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H232 FRP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,911 mi
Last recorded208,911 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 208,911 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 208,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 202,928 miles

oil leak under body slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 197,279 miles

Oil leak

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear flexi hose poorly fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2015 197,254 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear flexi hose poorly fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 188,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 187,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 186,720 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 177,025 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount rubber detereorated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 177,025 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount rubber detereorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 168,411 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroaded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's pitted

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroaded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 159,360 miles

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

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

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

all discs corrding and pitting (been standing)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 159,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all discs corrding and pitting (been standing)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 154,805 miles

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

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

fluid leak at eng g/box area

o/s/r outer sill shows corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2008 147,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 141,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 133,944 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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H232 FRP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H232 FRP, 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 H232 FRP registered?

H232 FRP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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