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H327 VMA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,316 mi
Last recorded227,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH327 VMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 227,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 226,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 224,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 217,035 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 204,261 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 204,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 196,644 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 192,499 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 192,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel lines are heavily corroded

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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H327 VMA 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 77.8%.

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 H327 VMA, 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 H327 VMA registered?

H327 VMA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is H327 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H327 VMA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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