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H84 HTA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,018 mi
Last recorded183,018 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH84 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 183,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 163,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 162,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension lowered

Pass 5 Dec 2014 160,552 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 159,243 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust

Fail 15 Nov 2013 159,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust

Fail 6 Oct 2010 159,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2010 159,186 miles

front and rear brake discs has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2009 159,168 miles

corrosion in various places

front and rear discs corroded

marks on car

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in both rear drop links

Fail 20 Aug 2009 159,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to car

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 157,867 miles

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

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

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

damage on nearside rear

drivers seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2008 157,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage on nearside rear

drivers seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 146,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 119,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H84 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H84 HTA, 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 H84 HTA registered?

H84 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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