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H955 DPN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,591 mi
Last recorded183,591 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 183,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 160,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to streak

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front discs pitted on inner face

light corrosion o/s outer sill

rear discs lightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 160,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to streak

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front brake discs pitted on inner face

light corrosion o/s outer sill

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 156,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 156,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 155,280 miles

corrosion n/s sill to floor

repairs to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 9 Feb 2013 147,943 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 144,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 141,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Poor starting, battery flat

Shocker dust covers deteriorated

all tyres side walls slightly perished

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,623 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 137,607 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

nearside sill full of water

Pass 26 Nov 2008 129,826 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 129,826 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,520 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 117,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 93,202 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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H955 DPN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H955 DPN, 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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H955 DPN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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