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H68 GDF

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH68 GDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Unable to test wheel bearing due to wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 74,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 70,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle under body and suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 20 May 2021 70,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle under body and suspension components covered in under seal

Fail 19 May 2021 70,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle under body and suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 20 May 2020 70,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle under-body and suspension components covered in under-seal

Pass 1 May 2019 62,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

all suspension components corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 2 May 2018 61,791 miles

light corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 24 May 2017 61,407 miles

very light corrosion to various rear suspension,and prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2016 60,748 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 60,068 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

various suspension components,prescribed areas and subframes corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,529 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

light surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

auxillary belts noisy

surface corrosion to offside outter sill

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,616 miles

some corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted and worn

o/s front windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,902 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 52,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H68 GDF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H68 GDF, 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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H68 GDF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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