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H81 XMY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,398 mi
Last recorded74,398 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH81 XMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,704 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,013 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,565 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,565 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 66,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,793 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 64,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,227 miles

nsf tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2009 64,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,205 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2007 63,721 miles

osf and osr brakes binding slightly

slight perishing on nsf tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,986 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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H81 XMY 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 80%.

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 H81 XMY, 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 H81 XMY registered?

H81 XMY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H81 XMY safe to buy?

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