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H469 ECK

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

268,841 mi
Last recorded268,841 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH469 ECK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 268,841 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 268,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 249,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 249,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 228,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 228,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 208,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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H469 ECK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H469 ECK, 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 H469 ECK registered?

H469 ECK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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