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H720 FAF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,758 mi
Last recorded163,758 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH720 FAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 163,758 miles

All inner wheel arches undersealed

Both front outer sills starting to corrode

Floor undersealed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 161,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets mot std (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets mot std (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 156,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets mot std (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets mot std (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,489 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 137,583 miles

Slight play in both rear hubs

Under floor damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bothg rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

exhaust damaged

under floor starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,968 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 112,968 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,047 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 103,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 98,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 91,371 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 91,371 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 88,688 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 88,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,163 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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H720 FAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H720 FAF, 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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H720 FAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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