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H338 ELF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,033 mi
Last recorded21,033 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH338 ELF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,033 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 21,033 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,653 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2013 19,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,592 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on suspension

Fail 24 Mar 2012 18,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on suspension

signs rear tyres cracking inside threaded area and tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,996 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 16,993 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 16,097 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 14,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,340 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,898 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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H338 ELF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H338 ELF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H338 ELF registered?

H338 ELF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H338 ELF safe to buy?

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