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H994 XAU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,553 mi
Last recorded166,553 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH994 XAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 166,553 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 164,681 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 159,145 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 159,144 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 152,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 152,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 144,635 miles

front antiroll link bushes perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 135,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 125,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 117,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,239 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 104,628 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside chassis box section

rear brake balance on limit (brake check recommended)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jan 2006 99,902 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 99,898 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2005 94,469 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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H994 XAU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H994 XAU, 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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H994 XAU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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