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H985 AFK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 AFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,537 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os rear sills (5.2.6)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,727 miles

corrosion ns os rear sills

Fail 23 Jul 2013 107,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion ns os rear sills

Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2010
Pass 4 Feb 2009 98,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 93,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/sill

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2008 93,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/sill

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2007 84,422 miles

as per advisory sheet on test no 832868757194

Fail 7 Jun 2007 84,421 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres wearing uneven

steering column gaitor defective

Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,530 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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H985 AFK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H985 AFK, 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 H985 AFK registered?

H985 AFK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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