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H596 MPC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,944 mi
Last recorded107,944 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH596 MPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,479 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 100,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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H596 MPC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 H596 MPC, 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 H596 MPC registered?

H596 MPC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1990.

Is H596 MPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H596 MPC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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