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H137 ATT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 ATT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 99,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 97,611 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 97,611 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,613 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,735 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,099 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 91,097 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,601 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,864 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 86,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,883 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 83,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,995 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,388 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 81,388 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,772 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 74,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,155 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,789 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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H137 ATT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc 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 ATT, 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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H137 ATT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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