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H128 KVU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,987 mi
Last recorded183,987 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH128 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 183,987 miles

Offside front body sill area damaged

Rear inner body sills covered in underseal

Fail 27 Apr 2026 183,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 161,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 160,069 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 160,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 158,839 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,399 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 151,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 149,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 144,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 139,733 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 139,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 136,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 130,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 123,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 117,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2008 117,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 110,095 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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H128 KVU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H128 KVU, 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 H128 KVU registered?

H128 KVU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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