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H168 PVW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 127,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 125,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,508 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 117,063 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,063 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,159 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 95,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,791 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 86,791 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H168 PVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H168 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H168 PVW?

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What year was H168 PVW registered?

H168 PVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H168 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H168 PVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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