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H595 REX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,983 mi
Last recorded143,983 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH595 REX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 143,983 miles

corrosion to all parts of vechcle

Fail 13 Sep 2012 143,983 miles

corrosion to all parts of vechcle

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 141,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 141,916 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 139,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2010 139,239 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2009 135,678 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 135,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 132,069 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 126,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,988 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 111,045 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 111,045 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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H595 REX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H595 REX, 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 H595 REX registered?

H595 REX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1990.

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