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H83 RHB

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,406 mi
Last recorded166,406 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 RHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 166,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking as marked (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing as marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing locking split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension arms are corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 164,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 164,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 164,222 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 163,815 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 163,806 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 162,073 miles

Corrosion on floor pan and rear subframe

Fail 3 May 2013 162,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Corrosion on floor pan and rear subframe

Pass 11 May 2012 159,737 miles

Corrosion on sills and on chassis by suspension mounts

Fail 4 May 2012 159,715 miles

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

Corrosion on sills and on chassis by suspension mounts

Pass 28 May 2011 157,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 150,543 miles

brake fluid low

engine oil leaks

front & rear suspensions heavily corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 145,097 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

power steering rack damp

Fail 4 Feb 2009 145,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

power steering rack damp

Pass 8 Jan 2008 137,590 miles

front brake discs pitted

general underbody corrosion

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2008 137,590 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion offside rear inner arch

front brake discs pitted

general underbody corrosion

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2006 136,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper & engine tray damaged & insecure

general underbody corrosion sill, chassis subframes.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 132,759 miles

CORROSION IN REAR SUB FRAME AND SUROUNDING MOUNTING AREA HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF FLOOR CORROSION IN ALL WHEEL ARCHES CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF FLOOR AND ALL ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 20 Oct 2005 132,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE . REAR SUB FRAME HEAVILY CORRODED . ALL HEAT SHIELDS ON EXHAUST LOOSE AND ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORROSION IN ALL INNER WHEEL ARCHES . THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH THE AMOUNT OF CORROSION I

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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H83 RHB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H83 RHB, 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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H83 RHB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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