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H258 ECK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,007 mi
Last recorded79,007 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH258 ECK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,007 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

chip at bottom of windscreen

exhaust heatshield insecure

front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,006 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

chip at bottom of windscreen

exhaust heatshield insecure

front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,876 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking on sidewalls

corrosion to both outer sills and rear inner wheel arches and floor pan

Fail 21 Feb 2015 68,848 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking on sidewalls

corrosion to both outer sills and rear inner wheel arches and floor pan

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,440 miles

Both rear link arm rubbers in poor condition.

Corrosion to fuel pipes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre in poor condition cracking to sidewalls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 59,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear link arm rubbers in poor condition.

Corrosion to fuel pipes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre in poor condition cracking to sidewalls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,895 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

roll over protection bar not adequately fixed

Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

roll over protection bar not adequately fixed

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,104 miles

both rear outer sills are corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,104 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakepipes to the brakehoses are corroded

both rear outer sills are corroding

both rear wheels are binding slightly

offside rear coil spring is corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,770 miles

corroson on front and rear brake discs,

n/s/r wheel binding

rear brake pipe corroson,

Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

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

corroson on front and rear brake discs,

n/s/r wheel binding

rear brake pipe corroson,

unable to fully check n/s/f top ball joint fully due to excessive play in lower ball joint,

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,230 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,692 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,815 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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H258 ECK 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 H258 ECK, 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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H258 ECK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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