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H805 YMX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,867 mi
Last recorded167,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH805 YMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 167,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 167,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 167,857 miles

Nearside bulk head corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 167,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front bulk head

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excessive engine oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 164,899 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HAZZARD SWITCH POOR MOUNTING

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW > CHECK LEVEL 30DAYS

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 164,898 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HAZZARD SWITCH POOR MOUNTING

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 163,776 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 163,757 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r disc badley pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 159,806 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED OR PERISHED

REAR DISC FACES CORRODED

Fail 10 Dec 2010 159,803 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED OR PERISHED

REAR DISC FACES CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2009 151,862 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 151,861 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 150,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 147,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 143,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 143,506 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 YMX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H805 YMX, 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 H805 YMX registered?

H805 YMX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1990.

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