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H716 XWW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

173,334 mi
Last recorded173,334 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 XWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 173,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 173,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 166,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 157,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage to bodywork and chassis

nearside front brake pad anti rattle shim missing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 157,905 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage to bodywork and chassis

nearside front brake pad anti rattle shim missing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 152,001 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 152,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 151,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing unevenly. This may be due to the tracking needing adjustment or it may be due to the camber being out due to lowering

Pass 29 Jun 2012 146,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 120,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 116,714 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 116,714 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 116,403 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 115,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,511 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 112,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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H716 XWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 H716 XWW, 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 H716 XWW registered?

H716 XWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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