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H949 CGW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 CGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,978 miles

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

corrosion and weak points forming on underside prescribed areas,components and structure

Pass 28 Jul 2014 118,836 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion and weak points forming on underside components and prescribed areas.signs of corrosion forming behind cover sills.

horn weak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,162 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 25 Jul 2012 117,744 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Fail 25 Jul 2012 117,744 miles

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

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,832 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside and offside front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 105,832 miles

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

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

Engine damp with oil

Nearside and offside front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,731 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,114 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 95,095 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,269 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 92,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre on 1-6 and worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Pass 8 Aug 2007 88,170 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak at n/s/r shocker

Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,451 miles

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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H949 CGW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H949 CGW, 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 H949 CGW registered?

H949 CGW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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