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H807 XHV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,102 mi
Last recorded194,102 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH807 XHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 194,102 miles

front & rear coil springs not visible ..springs bagged.......

Fail 16 May 2024 194,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlamps not popping up (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

front & rear coil springs not visible ..springs bagged.......

Pass 4 May 2023 191,453 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 188,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 106,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 106,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 102,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm left. 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,738 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,725 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,037 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small split on end of offside wiper blade

Fail 27 Mar 2015 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small split on end of offside wiper blade

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,229 miles

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe above axle line

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe under wheel arch

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipes adjoining "T" piece

nearside front tyre has small bulge in outer wall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,701 miles

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe adjoining flexi hose under wheel arch

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining "t" piece

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge in outer wall

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipes joining "t" piece

corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe joining flexi hose under wheel arch

slight bulge in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,887 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,280 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,280 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 67,437 miles

ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION †ADC BRAKE PIPES COPRRODING †ADV SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S LOWER BALL JOINT

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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H807 XHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H807 XHV, 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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H807 XHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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