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H465 EGU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,777 mi
Last recorded161,777 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH465 EGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 161,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill/ inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 161,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp image poor

Fail 15 Feb 2017 161,375 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp image poor

Pass 23 Dec 2015 159,752 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns doorsteps (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

head light beam image converters fitted

rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

vac pipe removed on intake bleeding air into system

Fail 18 Dec 2015 159,722 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os and ns (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns doorsteps (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2015 158,546 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

ns chassis rail distorted

Fail 23 Dec 2014 158,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

ns chassis rail distorted

os rear and ns front tyres worn close to limit

tyres wearing on inner edges

valve stems starting to perish and crack advise replacement

Pass 5 Dec 2013 155,760 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four valve stems perished advise replacement

all tyres wearing on inner edges, ns front and os rear worn close to limit

ns chassis distorted

Fail 16 Nov 2013 155,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyre valve stems starting to perish advise replacement

all tyres wearing on inner edges ,ns front and os rear close to limit

ns front chassis distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 154,487 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 154,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 150,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 147,674 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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H465 EGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H465 EGU, 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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H465 EGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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