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H406 PRD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,461 mi
Last recorded204,461 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH406 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 204,461 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 204,360 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps Dipswitch faulty (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 194,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 194,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 181,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear O/s/r outer sill corroded and holed.

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

Rear Inner sills corroded and underbody corrosion./

Fail 5 Dec 2015 181,936 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear O/s/r outer sill corroded and holed.

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

Rear Inner sills corroded and underbody corrosion./

Pass 5 Dec 2014 174,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2013 162,093 miles

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 162,093 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 160,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 156,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 156,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 153,975 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 150,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 146,836 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 142,737 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 139,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 134,323 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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H406 PRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H406 PRD, 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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H406 PRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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