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H448 TGP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,334 mi
Last recorded111,334 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH448 TGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,334 miles

Corrosion On Rear Subframe

Exhaust Heat Shield deteriorated on Centre Pipe

General Corrosion to Front Wishbone Arms Both Sides

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Sill Panel Door Shut Corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 111,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion On Rear Subframe

Exhaust Heat Shield deteriorated on Centre Pipe

General Corrosion to Front Wishbone Arms Both Sides

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Sill Panel Door Shut Corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,807 miles

both n/s and o/s rear sill/body corrosion allso radiator leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 105,807 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both n/s and o/s rear sill/body corrosion allso radiator leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 105,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate damaged but unlikly to be misread

nearside front and rear shock absorber covers split

offside front and rear shock absorber covers split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 103,465 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 24 Sep 2010 103,446 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Aug 2009 96,340 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 96,340 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 79,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 73,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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H448 TGP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H448 TGP, 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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H448 TGP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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