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H766 DCD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 DCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 121,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded through (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,405 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 118,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,962 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 115,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 113,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,998 miles

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

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak around engine

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,410 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 102,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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H766 DCD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H766 DCD, 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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H766 DCD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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