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H347 ENM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,454 mi
Last recorded122,454 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH347 ENM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 122,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 122,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,443 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 111,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,600 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,600 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,209 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 96,209 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,584 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 86,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,049 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 75,983 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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H347 ENM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H347 ENM, 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 H347 ENM registered?

H347 ENM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H347 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H347 ENM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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