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H859 EJU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,156 mi
Last recorded143,156 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 EJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 143,156 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 143,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 135,464 miles

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

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

Offside front wing rusty

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2015 135,459 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

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

Offside front wing rusty

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 21 May 2014 118,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front lower wing corroded / holed

Previosuly repaired off side rear body sill re-corroding

Rear brake discs heavily corroded (especially offside)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres have been run over inflated (worn in the middle)

Pass 21 May 2014 118,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside front lower wing corroded / holed

Previosuly repaired off side rear body sill re-corroding

Rear brake discs heavily corroded (especially offside)

Rear tyres have been run over inflated (worn in the middle)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,010 miles

Both rear inner arch closing pannels are corroded. o/s has holes.

Front exhaust clamp looks to be missing a bolt?

Fail 31 May 2013 98,006 miles

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

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

Both rear inner arch closing pannels are corroded. o/s has holes.

Front exhaust clamp looks to be missing a bolt?

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r sill repair is of poor quality.

o/s/f chassis leg has a corrosion hole within prescribed area although not considered excessive.

Pass 30 May 2012 83,377 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 83,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 75,909 miles

o/s/lower sill panel has surface corrosion

slight play at rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,372 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,672 miles

SLIGHT FRACTURE ON REAR SILENCER END

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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H859 EJU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 H859 EJU, 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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H859 EJU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1990.

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