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H246 XWR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,416 mi
Last recorded143,416 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,416 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s & o/s front & n/s & o/s rear brake disc pads wearing low

signs of slight weep of fuel @ drain bung on tank

slight damage to windscreen in zone "a"

some damage caused to underside of vehicle due to suspension being low

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2010 143,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s & o/s front & n/s & o/s rear brake disc pads wearing low

signs of slight weep of fuel @ drain bung on tank

slight damage to windscreen in zone "a"

some damage caused to underside of vehicle due to suspension being low

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2010 143,322 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s & o/s chassis due to vehicle being too low

slight damage to windscreen in zone "a"

surface corrosion to all four brake discs + all disc pads wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 135,728 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 135,716 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 127,584 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 127,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 120,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 113,773 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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H246 XWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H246 XWR, 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 H246 XWR registered?

H246 XWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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