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H79 EBV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,576 mi
Last recorded126,576 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 EBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,576 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Surface corrosion only at rear of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 126,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Surface corrosion only at rear of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 123,147 miles

Nearside Damage to nearside door but still opens from both sides

Nearside Mirror missing, though driver's mirror & interior mirror are present

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg has corrosion, but not seriously affecting braking, steering or suspension at time of test (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 123,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Damage to nearside door but still opens from both sides

Nearside Mirror missing, though driver's mirror & interior mirror are present

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg has corrosion, but not seriously affecting braking, steering or suspension at time of test (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,118 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 117,022 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 113,743 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 113,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery warning lamp on

drive belt missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,360 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 112,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,798 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 107,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 98,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,591 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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H79 EBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H79 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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What year was H79 EBV registered?

H79 EBV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1990.

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