MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
underside corrosion
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front pads getting low
fuel pipes corroded
offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls
offside front tyre wearin on outer edge
rear disks slightly corroded on outer face
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
front pads getting low
fuel pipes corroded
offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls
offside front tyre wearin on outer edge
rear disks slightly corroded on outer face
front brake disds corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake disds corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
knock on rear suspension no play/ movement found
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H73 XAB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H73 XAB, 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 H73 XAB registered?
H73 XAB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H73 XAB safe to buy?
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