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H171 APW

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,884 mi
Last recorded58,884 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 APW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 58,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at union. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 57,386 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 57,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 66,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,944 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 54,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (5.70) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,815 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (.946) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (2.060) max .200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,464 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 53,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,117 miles

brake discs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2014 47,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

brake discs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,162 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

offside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2013 47,162 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

offside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H171 APW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H171 APW, 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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H171 APW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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