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H727 ARR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,805 mi
Last recorded131,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 ARR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,805 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 128,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,699 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 127,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 124,204 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 110,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 101,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 98,727 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR SILL.

THE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ALONG WITH SUSPENSION ARMS ARE ALL VERY RUSTED ON THIS VEHICLE.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,727 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR SILL.

THE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ALONG WITH SUSPENSION ARMS ARE ALL VERY RUSTED ON THIS VEHICLE.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 98,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 97,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 96,106 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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H727 ARR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H727 ARR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H727 ARR?

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What year was H727 ARR registered?

H727 ARR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H727 ARR safe to buy?

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