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H688 BGK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,993 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Fail 26 Jul 2016 122,993 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Steering/suspension gaiters and bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 118,572 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Sep 2011 114,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 114,545 miles

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

FRONT PLATE SHOULD BE VERTICAL IF POSSIBLE

Pass 30 Sep 2010 111,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 104,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,195 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 97,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 89,472 miles

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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H688 BGK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H688 BGK, 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 H688 BGK registered?

H688 BGK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H688 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H688 BGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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