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H821 KGS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,045 mi
Last recorded180,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 KGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 180,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 180,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 173,752 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 173,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 168,730 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 168,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 161,983 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 161,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 146,500 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 137,908 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 137,796 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 126,794 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 126,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 113,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 103,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,391 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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H821 KGS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H821 KGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H821 KGS registered?

H821 KGS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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