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H737 KGS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,266 mi
Last recorded166,266 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH737 KGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 166,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 161,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 161,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 154,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 154,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 150,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 154,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 154,877 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 141,325 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 141,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 129,823 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 129,379 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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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H737 KGS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H737 KGS, 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 H737 KGS registered?

H737 KGS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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