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H337 GPJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,049 mi
Last recorded115,049 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH337 GPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside washer leak

rear discs rust

rear tyres 2mm

surface rust offside rear sill

very slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,378 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

rear tyres 2mm

washer leak and offside poor

Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

rear tyres 2mm

washer leak and offside poor

Pass 28 Sep 2009 104,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 97,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside of screen cracked and discoloured

Pass 27 Jul 2007 94,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,903 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,903 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 91,886 miles

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

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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H337 GPJ 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 66.7%.

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 H337 GPJ, 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 H337 GPJ registered?

H337 GPJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H337 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H337 GPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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