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H677 HLJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

103,649 mi
Last recorded103,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH677 HLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre exhaust leak close to excessive

Corrosion to front and rear suspension arms, chassis rails, subframes, nearside rear inner sill and nearside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside front brake hose damp

Offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 30 May 2013 102,159 miles

All front suspention arms corroded

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both front inner sills corroded

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake hose damp, but no leaks found at time of test

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed but outside of perscribed areas

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear chassis rails corroded

Slight corrosion to rear subframe & suspention arms

Weld repears heavly undersealed

Pass 30 May 2013 102,159 miles

Rear chassis rails corroded

All front suspention arms corroded

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both front inner sills corroded

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake hose damp, but no leaks found at time of test

Nearside front steel brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed but outside of perscribed areas

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear subframe & suspention arms

Weld repears heavly undersealed

Fail 24 May 2013 102,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All front suspention arms corroded

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both front inner sills corroded

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake hose damp, but no leaks found at time of test

Nearside rear inner wheel arch holed but outside of perscribed areas

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear chassis rails corroded

Slight corrosion to rear subframe & suspention arms

Pass 9 Jun 2012 100,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy surface corrson

Fail 28 May 2012 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy surface corrson

Pass 17 May 2010 96,985 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy surface crrosion.

Pass 8 May 2007 146,143 miles

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

very rusty and weak underneath

Fail 8 May 2007 146,143 miles

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

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

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

very rusty and weak underneath

Pass 5 May 2006 145,422 miles

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

Fail 5 May 2006 145,422 miles

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

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

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

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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H677 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H677 HLJ, 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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H677 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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