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H817 XSE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 XSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 91,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 83,974 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 68,442 miles

advice on full set of metal brake pipes and front tyers

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,723 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 78,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 76,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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H817 XSE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H817 XSE, 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 H817 XSE registered?

H817 XSE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1990.

Is H817 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H817 XSE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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