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H463 XWR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,490 mi
Last recorded111,490 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 111,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front/centre chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front/centre chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint to nearside rear hose across sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive rusting and under seal to entire under body, chassis and sill areas

heavy rust on all suspension components

oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2014 106,568 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel tank corroded around drain plug

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,568 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel tank corroded around drain plug

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 106,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel tank corroded around drain plug

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to complete full inspection of brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 12 Oct 2013 102,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 93,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 89,377 miles

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

N/S/F headlamp image defuser snapped

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 89,350 miles

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

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

N/S/F headlamp image defuser snapped

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,119 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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H463 XWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H463 XWR, 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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H463 XWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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