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H562 AEU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,901 mi
Last recorded177,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH562 AEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 177,901 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2017 174,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 172,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear parking brake recording low effort

Pass 17 Apr 2015 170,048 miles

both track rod end gaitors perished

over subframe at rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2015 170,046 miles

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

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

over subframe at rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2014 165,142 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal wear limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2014 165,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres nearing legal wear limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 161,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to all the under vehicle chasis floor pan

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

minor leak of exhaust gases between centre section & Cat of exhaust system

nearside front, offside front & offside rear flexi-brake hoses slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside & offside inner door shut sill's

Fail 26 Mar 2013 161,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

steering rod gaitor loose at knuckle joint

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,099 miles

Both outer sills rusty.

Front chassis rusty.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 150,087 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 150,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 146,587 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 146,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 137,858 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 137,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 129,076 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 129,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 116,372 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 116,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 113,647 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 104,912 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 104,910 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 104,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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H562 AEU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 H562 AEU, 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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H562 AEU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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