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H757 VVG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,027 mi
Last recorded114,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH757 VVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 113,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 111,497 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 107,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded.

centre exhaust blowing slightly

front brake hose ferrulles corroded

front suspension bushs all cracked

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres cracked

underbody ,chassis and body corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,807 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded in places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded & small pin holes in places

fuel lines corroded in places

nearside door corroded & taped up at bottom

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering rack inner ends

under body corroded & mechanical parts corroded

various welding repaires but all painted

Pass 11 May 2011 102,327 miles

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

nearside door at bottom heavily corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

sill corroded in places

under body corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 100,036 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 100,036 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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pipes corroded in places

under body corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 97,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake flexi ferrules corroded slightly

both subframes corroded

sills at rear corroded

under body corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 94,054 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 93,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 89,294 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 89,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 87,749 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 87,743 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 87,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H757 VVG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H757 VVG, 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 H757 VVG registered?

H757 VVG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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