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H349 BTP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH349 BTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,229 miles

both front brake disc worn

both front flexis slightly perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 95,848 miles

brake backing plates corroded

nsf chassis leg and sill end caps corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

suspension components corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 95,771 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

brake backing plates corroded

nsf chassis leg and sill end caps corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

suspension components corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,503 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 92,416 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,325 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 88,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear no.plate discoloured

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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H349 BTP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H349 BTP, 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 H349 BTP registered?

H349 BTP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H349 BTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H349 BTP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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