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H711 KWL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH711 KWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 146,341 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge outside centrel three quarters

Pass 10 Jul 2014 145,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 145,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 141,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 137,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 135,245 miles

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 135,245 miles

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 134,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 134,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 124,753 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 124,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre getting low

outer sill panels corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2008 118,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroding

o/s/r tyre getting low

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2007 108,388 miles

see original vt32

Fail 12 Apr 2007 108,388 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to chassis sections

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,823 miles

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

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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H711 KWL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H711 KWL, 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 H711 KWL registered?

H711 KWL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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