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H756 GKP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,762 mi
Last recorded178,762 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH756 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 178,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 172,662 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 160,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 151,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 148,519 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 148,517 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 148,511 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in n/s/r arch

general corrosion in front and rear suspension

rear exhaust baffle rattling

Pass 14 Dec 2006 145,423 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

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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H756 GKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H756 GKP, 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 H756 GKP registered?

H756 GKP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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