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H715 AYH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

214,750 mi
Last recorded214,750 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH715 AYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 214,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 214,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 198,309 miles

All brake pipes covered.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 19,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

All brake pipes covered.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 197,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear & front coil spring,s corrided

clutch & brake pedal rubber,s worn

corrosion to both chassis rail,s & both front floor pan,s

corrosion to both inner & outer sill,s

corrosion to both rear & offside front lower suspion arm,s

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arche,s

nearside rear tyre is pershing to it,s inner sidewall

offside front tyre pershing in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 179,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch and brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 179,654 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch and brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 162,456 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 162,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2010 148,971 miles

rear brake discs starting to show signs of wear

slight oil deposits around gearbox

Fail 3 Jun 2010 148,942 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs starting to show signs of wear

slight oil deposits around gearbox

Pass 19 May 2009 138,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 136,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 131,151 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 123,729 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 123,729 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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H715 AYH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H715 AYH, 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 H715 AYH registered?

H715 AYH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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