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H963 WFM

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,735 mi
Last recorded132,735 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH963 WFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,735 miles

rear brake discs are pitted

under vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 123,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake discs are pitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 121,612 miles

front brake pads are low

under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,408 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 112,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,783 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 107,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,509 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,181 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 48,700 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 48,700 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H963 WFM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H963 WFM, 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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H963 WFM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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