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H865 EAE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,907 mi
Last recorded171,907 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 171,907 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2008 171,907 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2007 148,600 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 148,600 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 127,089 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 127,089 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H865 EAE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H865 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H865 EAE registered?

H865 EAE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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