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H602 NCC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,578 mi
Last recorded132,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH602 NCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,578 miles

Offside Front door hinge area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 132,578 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door hinge area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 131,648 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 130,902 miles

Nearside Front chassis has corrosion

Fail 12 May 2018 130,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front chassis has corrosion

Pass 13 May 2017 123,260 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 123,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 115,862 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 115,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre perished

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 95,253 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 95,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,333 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 94,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,615 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 89,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,005 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 88,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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H602 NCC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H602 NCC, 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 H602 NCC registered?

H602 NCC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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