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H802 VMB

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,098 mi
Last recorded150,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH802 VMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,098 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 150,098 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed in wheel arch close to roll cage mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 148,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 148,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 146,716 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 146,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 143,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 143,585 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel PB (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board TAILPIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL OF THEM (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear EARTH STRAP BROKEN TERMINAL

Pass 24 Apr 2018 140,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 135,785 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 130,295 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 128,124 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 124,894 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 124,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 121,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,267 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 114,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 107,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 103,751 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 103,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H802 VMB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 H802 VMB, 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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H802 VMB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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