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H308 YHV

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 YHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 110,672 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,380 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount poor (5.3.3 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount poor (5.3.3 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,676 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Arch corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,733 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

advise offside rear brake caliper damp.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

advise offside rear brake caliper damp.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,702 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 108,701 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,821 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,457 miles

brake fluid low

corrosion inner & outer sills

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,452 miles

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

brake fluid low

corrosion inner & outer sills

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,769 miles

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

Nearside front & rear tyres wearing on edges.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s outer body sill damaged. †slight wear to steering rack under load. †minor corrosion to rear brake pipe from block union to n/s/r flexi hose. †handbrake lever travel high.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 70,955 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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H308 YHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H308 YHV, 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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H308 YHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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