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H805 VMB

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,591 mi
Last recorded72,591 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH805 VMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front and offside front all front slight corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension slight corroded

all front and rear suspension arm bushes slight split

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,400 miles

All suspension corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 72,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,132 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,711 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,827 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,145 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,934 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,626 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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H805 VMB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H805 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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H805 VMB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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