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H821 XHV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,027 mi
Last recorded136,027 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 XHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 136,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 127,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 126,569 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 126,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 124,434 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 124,434 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,552 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 115,552 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,851 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 105,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 105,463 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 100,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,259 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 94,259 miles

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

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

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 XHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H821 XHV registered?

H821 XHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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