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H52 XJD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,392 mi
Last recorded124,392 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 XJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 124,392 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipe corroded

corrosion to front & rear subframes

front brakes slight binding

fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damiged

Fail 5 Aug 2014 124,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipe corroded

corrosion to front & rear subframes

front brakes slight binding

fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damiged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front wiper in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2011 123,888 miles

Surface corrosion found to various components (body,brake pipe,fuel pipes etc.)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 123,880 miles

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

Surface corrosion found to various components (body,brake pipe,fuel pipes etc.)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 123,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 157,196 miles

Corrosion to all suspension coil springs

Damage to front bumper.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 157,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted

nearside rear brake disc very pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 153,123 miles

Corrosion to front nearside metal brake pipe

Corrosion to inner panels under bonnet

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre side wall not down to cord

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2008 153,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to front nearside metal brake pipe

Corrosion to inner panels under bonnet

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre side wall not down to cord

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

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2007 149,524 miles

Corrosion to fuel metal pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 149,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion to fuel metal pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 147,641 miles

Corrosion to metal power steering pipes

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

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

Rear brake disc's just within MOT limits for corrosion.

Wear to anti slip brake pedal rubber

Pass 23 May 2006 138,609 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 138,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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H52 XJD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H52 XJD, 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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H52 XJD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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