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H931 XYX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,611 mi
Last recorded159,611 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH931 XYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 159,611 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

some corrosion present underbody side

Fail 2 Aug 2014 159,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

some corrosion present underbody side

Pass 12 Apr 2011 150,221 miles

small hole in o/s inner sill and small hole in o/s floor due to slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2011 150,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

small hole in n/s inner sill and small hole in n/s floor due to slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2010 141,574 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 141,574 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 134,744 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 134,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 131,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 131,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 125,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 125,792 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H931 XYX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H931 XYX, 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 H931 XYX registered?

H931 XYX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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