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H905 HRX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,505 mi
Last recorded65,505 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH905 HRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 65,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 65,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,480 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,197 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,931 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake hoses ferrules rusty

front number plate damaged

o/s wiper blade split on end

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2008 60,602 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake hoses ferrules rusty

front number plate damaged

o/s wiper blade split on end

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 59,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,329 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all flexible hoses ferrules rusty

excessive corrosion to bottom of o/s front wing

Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 57,601 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H905 HRX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H905 HRX, 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 H905 HRX registered?

H905 HRX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H905 HRX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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