MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H493 XUG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H493 XUG, 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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H493 XUG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H493 XUG safe to buy?
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