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H466 BYF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH466 BYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 135,823 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 135,117 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 135,117 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 122,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 122,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 122,114 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 122,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 113,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 108,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 107,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 107,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 105,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 103,826 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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H466 BYF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H466 BYF, 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 H466 BYF registered?

H466 BYF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is H466 BYF safe to buy?

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