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H239 MOA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,028 mi
Last recorded167,028 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 MOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 167,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 167,028 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 166,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 166,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front brake hose fouling wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 165,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front brake hose fouling tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2018 165,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front brake hose fouling tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2017 161,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both chassis rails damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2017 161,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both chassis rails damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2016 157,682 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 157,682 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,249 miles

Both rear under floor chassis sections damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 154,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,228 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 152,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 151,230 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 147,381 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some filling to both outer sills - checked with magnet, appears ok

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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H239 MOA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H239 MOA, 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 H239 MOA registered?

H239 MOA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1990.

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