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H76 EBV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

228,411 mi
Last recorded228,411 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH76 EBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 228,411 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front wings corroded

n/s/f tyre worn edges

oil leak @ engine

slight binding o/s/f brake

Fail 27 Aug 2013 228,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front wings corroded

n/s/f tyre worn edges

oil leak @ engine

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Aug 2012 223,478 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2012 223,478 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 215,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

all suspension arms corroded but not weakend

all suspension bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 210,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 210,805 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 208,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 205,524 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 205,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 191,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 179,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 165,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H76 EBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H76 EBV, 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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H76 EBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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