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H85 PWY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 PWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,419 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,466 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,811 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,555 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,643 miles

advise repairs to offside front wing lower edge--corrosion evident.

advise repairs to offside sill--corrosion evident.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,231 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,896 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,173 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 45,171 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 43,505 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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H85 PWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H85 PWY, 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 H85 PWY registered?

H85 PWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H85 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H85 PWY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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