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H516 YGU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 YGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 105,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 103,863 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 102,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 100,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 100,602 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 98,163 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges also all tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 May 2015 98,163 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges also all tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2014 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 96,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 94,540 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 93,235 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 93,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 91,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 91,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,649 miles

offside front door frame corroded but not exessive

Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,646 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front door frame corroded but not exessive

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,266 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,746 miles

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT WORN.

RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,622 miles

power steering pump drive belt worn.

rust on n/s rear brake disc surface.

slight drag on o/s rear brake.

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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H516 YGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H516 YGU, 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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H516 YGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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