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H933 XYX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,691 mi
Last recorded168,691 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH933 XYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,691 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 168,691 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 158,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 149,590 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 149,590 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heatshield loose at front

Pass 22 Oct 2013 145,645 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system center section heat shield deteriorated.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 142,595 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system center section heat shield deteriorated.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 133,728 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r sill closure corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,077 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 119,325 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 113,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 106,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 99,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 89,786 miles

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

slight play in ns innr rack joint

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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H933 XYX 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 68.8%.

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 H933 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 H933 XYX registered?

H933 XYX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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