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H82 XWR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,599 mi
Last recorded77,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH82 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2018 77,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,397 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,161 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,052 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,052 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,384 miles

N/S/f mirror missing

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,384 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/f mirror missing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 74,384 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf wing mirror missing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 65,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H82 XWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H82 XWR, 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 H82 XWR registered?

H82 XWR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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