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H528 CFM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH528 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 127,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 127,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 126,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,741 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 123,666 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 122,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 121,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 120,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,517 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 115,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 113,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 109,081 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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H528 CFM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H528 CFM, 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 H528 CFM registered?

H528 CFM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H528 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H528 CFM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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