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H63 GRD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,134 mi
Last recorded153,134 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH63 GRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 153,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 149,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 141,450 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 141,450 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 134,824 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 125,405 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 125,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 120,841 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 120,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 115,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of being stood

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2007 111,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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H63 GRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H63 GRD, 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 H63 GRD registered?

H63 GRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H63 GRD safe to buy?

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