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H606 HPB

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,661 mi
Last recorded73,661 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH606 HPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,661 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,559 miles

rust to both sills and wheel arches

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,888 miles

rust to sills

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,319 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 69,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,654 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 60,654 miles

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

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

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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H606 HPB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H606 HPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H606 HPB registered?

H606 HPB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1990.

Is H606 HPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H606 HPB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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