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H640 DHD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH640 DHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,759 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,759 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,191 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 74,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,054 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,964 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,820 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 66,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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H640 DHD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H640 DHD, 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 H640 DHD registered?

H640 DHD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1990.

Is H640 DHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H640 DHD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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