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H163 DPN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 106,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes into flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 106,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes into flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,698 miles

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

o/s front and rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front and rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 104,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 159,636 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 159,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 159,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 159,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 159,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 159,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H163 DPN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H163 DPN, 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 H163 DPN registered?

H163 DPN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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