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H502 YHW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH502 YHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,667 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 97,939 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 97,002 miles

o/s center chassis leg corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 93,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,146 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 91,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 89,401 miles

Advise - Rear of Front to Rear & Rear Brake pipes Corroded

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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H502 YHW 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 76.9%.

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 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 H502 YHW, 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 H502 YHW registered?

H502 YHW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is H502 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H502 YHW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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