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H986 BGJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH986 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 151,867 miles

Offside Front Lower floor to sill corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2020 151,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower floor to sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 161,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 161,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 151,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 151,031 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 151,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,783 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 150,783 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 149,980 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,127 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 149,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 148,463 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 148,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine running??

Pass 15 May 2012 146,136 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 146,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 138,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 138,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 133,381 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 133,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 121,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 112,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,817 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 98,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 96,625 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 96,621 miles

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

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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H986 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 H986 BGJ, 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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H986 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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