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H708 CMW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

232,335 mi
Last recorded232,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH708 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 232,335 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 232,333 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 230,100 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 230,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 221,725 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 221,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 211,851 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 211,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 201,292 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 201,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking device (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure shackle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end loose locking device (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking device (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

one of three hanger brackets broken on rear silencer

Pass 30 May 2015 185,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2015 185,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 178,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 178,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 178,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Sep 2011 174,183 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 168,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 167,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 160,449 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 160,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 148,496 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Feb 2008 148,496 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 133,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 131,192 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 131,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H708 CMW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 H708 CMW, 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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H708 CMW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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