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H73 XAB

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,763 mi
Last recorded191,763 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH73 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 191,763 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2016 191,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 191,141 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2014 190,738 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 190,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 189,546 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 189,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 186,245 miles

front brake disds corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 186,242 miles

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

front brake disds corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 184,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 179,465 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 179,435 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 171,185 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 170,986 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 158,447 miles

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.

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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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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H73 XAB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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