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H938 EGD

1990 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,919 mi
Last recorded156,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX5117,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 EGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 156,919 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 156,919 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 146,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 146,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,806 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 144,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,307 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 139,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 135,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 130,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,867 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 122,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 122,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 117,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 112,127 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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H938 EGD is a 1990 Mazda MX5 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 MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 117,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H938 EGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H938 EGD is a 1990 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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