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H587 HRK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

238,580 mi
Last recorded238,580 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH587 HRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 238,580 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion within both door shuts

interior mirror missing

repair to the offside rear outer sill

rubber bushes and ball joint covers are deteriorating

surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 238,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion within both door shuts

interior mirror missing

repair to the offside rear outer sill

rubber bushes and ball joint covers are deteriorating

surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 223,350 miles

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

General surface corrosion and suspension components rusty

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 223,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

General surface corrosion and suspension components rusty

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 208,746 miles

general surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2011 208,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 192,521 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 192,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 177,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 177,518 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 177,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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H587 HRK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 H587 HRK, 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 H587 HRK registered?

H587 HRK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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