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H741 VHL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

226,103 mi
Last recorded226,103 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 226,103 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 226,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 216,412 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 216,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 204,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 204,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 197,499 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 197,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 185,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 176,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 172,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 165,164 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 165,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 158,630 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 149,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 149,180 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 140,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake pads near limit

n/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 10 Mar 2010 140,448 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake pads near limit

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 16 Mar 2009 131,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 121,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 112,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 112,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 103,876 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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H741 VHL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H741 VHL, 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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H741 VHL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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