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H137 AAB

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,654 mi
Last recorded130,654 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 AAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 130,654 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,066 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 121,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to o/s outer sill but not holed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,724 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,787 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,631 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 82,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,182 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,379 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 81,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,290 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters are perished

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 79,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front ball joint gaiters are perished

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Slight brake drag on both rear wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,472 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,758 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2005 72,808 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 72,808 miles

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

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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H137 AAB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H137 AAB, 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 H137 AAB registered?

H137 AAB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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