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H561 BYF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH561 BYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 124,968 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 124,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 124,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 122,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 120,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 118,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 118,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 118,465 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 116,907 miles

near side front tyre side walls damaged slightly.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 110,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 105,732 miles

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

bonnet hinges siezed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 105,732 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet hinges siezed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H561 BYF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H561 BYF, 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 H561 BYF registered?

H561 BYF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H561 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H561 BYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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