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H650 YGP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH650 YGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 138,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,254 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 135,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 131,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,118 miles

n/s/f tyre rotation going wrong way

Fail 17 Jul 2014 127,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre rotation going wrong way

Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 116,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 116,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 105,485 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 105,485 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills corrosion

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear chassis corrosion

general surface rust to under side of vehicle

n/s/r inner wing corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2009 105,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 104,119 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 104,119 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 104,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 101,672 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 101,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,463 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 98,436 miles

Offside 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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H650 YGP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H650 YGP, 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 H650 YGP registered?

H650 YGP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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