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H946 XHX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

174,373 mi
Last recorded174,373 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH946 XHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2020 174,373 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres perishing slightly recommend fitting two new tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on all under side of vehicle req a good clean and wax oiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 174,383 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 172,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 133,255 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 133,255 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 158,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 158,823 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 152,008 miles

chassis covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 146,984 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2013 144,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 28 May 2013 144,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2011 144,178 miles

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

body kit fitted unable to check outer sills .

corrosion on offside rear floor to under sills.

floors undersealed unable to fully inspect.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 143,495 miles

both headlight aims borderline low

uneven wear in both rear tyres near side only just legal

Fail 2 Apr 2010 143,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight aims borderline low

uneven wear in both rear tyres near side only just legal

Pass 28 Mar 2009 140,409 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 138,655 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 138,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 138,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 137,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 137,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 136,783 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 136,765 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H946 XHX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H946 XHX, 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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H946 XHX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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