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H411 GBG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,915 mi
Last recorded168,915 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH411 GBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,915 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 168,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 168,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 166,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 164,577 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 103,485 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 161,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 161,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 160,660 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 160,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near sidec rear antiroll bar bush split

outer sills weak

slight oil leak on off side front suspention leg

Pass 5 Mar 2014 158,437 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 158,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

centre outer inner sill corroderd

Pass 25 Mar 2013 155,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,743 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 115,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 162,224 miles

loads of welding done on this vehicle ok point of test

slight wear and top rust on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Apr 2011 152,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

loads of welding done on this vehicle ok point of test

slight wear and top rust on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 145,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 145,390 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 140,549 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 140,565 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 136,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 129,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 129,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

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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H411 GBG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H411 GBG, 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 H411 GBG registered?

H411 GBG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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