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H10 CWG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 CWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 121,962 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 121,962 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,518 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 120,518 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 120,099 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 119,177 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced D bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 118,458 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,197 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to Nearside across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 117,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to Nearside across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near Side Rear to Off Side Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 115,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 111,711 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heat sheild on cat loose

Pass 2 Aug 2010 110,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,362 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 108,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 107,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to the offside rear sill

Pass 7 Jul 2006 106,011 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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H10 CWG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H10 CWG, 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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H10 CWG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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