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H904 EEU

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,634 mi
Last recorded155,634 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH904 EEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 155,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine Gearbox ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 150,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 147,329 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 147,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 138,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

grease on front brake pipe

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on chassis +floors +under sills +inner wings +under body rust

Fail 6 Aug 2014 137,853 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on chassis +floors +under sills +inner wings +under body rust

Pass 14 Aug 2013 135,986 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 135,985 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 129,696 miles

under body rust

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 129,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body rust

Pass 21 Sep 2011 127,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps poor beam pattern

play in steering rack - offside

Fail 19 Sep 2011 127,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamps poor beam pattern

both wiper blades smearing

fog lamp slightly loose

play in steering rack - offside

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,960 miles

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Fail 2 Jun 2010 121,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaking onto power steering pipes

front under tray hanging down

headlamp aim hot spots on both headlamps weak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 119,028 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaking onto power steering pipes

front under tray hanging down

Pass 21 Apr 2008 116,248 miles

both wiper blades smearing

engine under tray hanging on one side

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 112,805 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 112,805 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc blueing, and brake pads †have been hot and signs of pad corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2006 105,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc blueing, and brake pads †have been hot and sugns of pad corrosion

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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H904 EEU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H904 EEU, 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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H904 EEU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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