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MRH 114A

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRH 114A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,918 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,608 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill section - remedial action advised (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor panel - remedial action advised (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill section - remedial action advised (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency 21% - remedial action advised

Fail 29 Aug 2020 105,608 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill section - remedial action advised (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor panel - remedial action advised (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill section - remedial action advised (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency 21% - remedial action advised

Pass 27 Jul 2019 102,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very close to minimum wear 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s hand brake effort relatively low.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,015 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,190 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,189 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,098 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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MRH 114A is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MRH 114A, 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 MRH 114A registered?

MRH 114A is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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