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H895 PPU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,677 mi
Last recorded181,677 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 181,677 miles

corrosion to n/s sill but not within p/a

Fail 18 Aug 2016 181,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 174,903 miles

faint blue tint to front sidelights

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight shading to reg. plates

Fail 13 Aug 2015 174,832 miles

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

faint blue tint to front sidelights

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight shading to reg. plates

Pass 7 Aug 2014 167,391 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 167,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside headlamp has poor pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2013 163,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 163,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,534 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 156,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake pipe

advise steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2011 149,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 143,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 137,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 131,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 131,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 124,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 115,969 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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H895 PPU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H895 PPU, 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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H895 PPU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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