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H64 BGF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,388 mi
Last recorded195,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH64 BGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 195,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 195,151 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 193,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 191,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 190,199 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 190,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 176,619 miles

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

Nearside front wing dented

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 167,562 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 167,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 165,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 162,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 160,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 167,181 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 154,240 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2008 154,240 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2007 152,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 152,265 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 145,005 miles

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

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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H64 BGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H64 BGF, 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 H64 BGF registered?

H64 BGF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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