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H834 AGN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,314 mi
Last recorded165,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH834 AGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 165,314 miles

handbrake on limit of brake in balance

Fail 26 Jul 2017 165,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake on limit of brake in balance

Fail 19 Jul 2017 165,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 157,244 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

coolant leek poss water pump

Pass 29 Nov 2014 149,970 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 149,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,274 miles

all 4 tyres just starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front shock absorber has slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear brake pads in slight poor condition

various oil leaks

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2013 143,236 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

various small chips in windscreen

various oil leaks

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres just starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front shock absorber has slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear brake pads in slight poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2012 135,271 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes deteriorating

Steering rack has a slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 135,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes deteriorating

Steering rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 127,406 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters heavly pereshed

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

Oil dampness on engine

Oil dampness on power steering rack around pinion oil seal

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 120,442 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 118,930 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 97,152 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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H834 AGN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H834 AGN, 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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H834 AGN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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