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H629 HTA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,225 mi
Last recorded212,225 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH629 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 212,225 miles

Oil leak

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

offside steering arm has play

Fail 20 Feb 2015 212,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

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

offside steering arm has play

Pass 16 Apr 2014 206,261 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 206,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 198,509 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 198,506 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 188,243 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light is rear fog lamp

rear side lights have slight earthing problem when hazards are on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 188,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

high level brake light is rear fog lamp

rear side lights have slight earthing problem when hazards are on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 178,145 miles

Rear fog lamp wired into high level brake light

Pass 23 Apr 2010 168,148 miles

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

Nearside Track Rod End Boot Split

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

Offside Track Rod End Boot Split

Rear Fog Lamp Fitted In Boot Where High Level Brake Light Should Be

Pass 16 Apr 2009 156,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 143,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 129,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 113,106 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 113,097 miles

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

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

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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H629 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H629 HTA, 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 H629 HTA registered?

H629 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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