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H982 GBK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,425 mi
Last recorded71,425 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH982 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 71,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog light slightly lose.

Rear screen perished and unable to see throw.

Pass 31 May 2013 70,390 miles

Rear screen discoulerd and unable to view throw.

Underside, brakes and suspension components all corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 69,728 miles

Car in very poor uncared for condition, mouldy, fadded and very dirty.

Underside very coroded.

Fail 30 May 2012 69,728 miles

Car in very poor uncared for condition, mouldy, fadded and very dirty.

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Underside very coroded.

Pass 27 May 2011 68,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,182 miles

Front tyres perrished side walls.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,167 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill ends starting to corrode.

Front tyres perrished side walls.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,504 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,495 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,806 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 62,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,687 miles

Off side rear outer sill starting to corrode

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H982 GBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H982 GBK, 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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H982 GBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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