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H607 FPX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,340 mi
Last recorded104,340 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH607 FPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,997 miles

Outer sills have been repaired

Steering and suspension bushes/gaiters deteriorated/perished

Surface corrosion on the underside

n/s/r brake caliper sticking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,739 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Various suspension/steering gaitors perished

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,099 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs rusty.

Various suspension/steering gaitors perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r park brake slow on take-up.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,668 miles

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

various steering and suspension gaitors perished, some have temporary cover/repair.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,476 miles

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

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

engine overheats

near side front top ball joint cover has tempoary repair

off side front top ball joint dust cover has temporary repair

off side front track rod end has temporary repair

Fail 22 Mar 2012 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

engine overheats

off side front top ball joint dust cover has temporary repair

off side front track rod end has temporary repair

Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

tappley tested as poss lsd fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 86,277 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 74,522 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 74,522 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 72,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 67,465 miles

"advise" o/s & n/s steering ball joints rubber gators some split & some perrished

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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H607 FPX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H607 FPX, 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 H607 FPX registered?

H607 FPX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H607 FPX safe to buy?

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