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H588 DPN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,474 mi
Last recorded175,474 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 175,474 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 175,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 168,305 miles

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2010 168,305 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2009 165,415 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 165,233 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 156,014 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 137,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 124,782 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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H588 DPN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H588 DPN, 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 H588 DPN registered?

H588 DPN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H588 DPN safe to buy?

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