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H175 HKL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,119 mi
Last recorded105,119 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH175 HKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 105,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle & all components & bushes/dust covers heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Mar 2025 101,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle & all components & bushes/dust covers heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,899 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle & all components heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,833 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,442 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,466 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle & components heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,424 miles

Heavy underseal to under side covering suspnsion and brakes components impeding inspection.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,409 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,050 miles

all front balljoints and track rod end dust covers perished

all suspension covered in surface rust

front number plate cracked

rear inner wheel arches corroding

shock absorbers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,011 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension balljoint and track rod ends dust covers perished

headlights just giving beam image

rear shocks poor

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

floor and chassis rails corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front and rear suspesion coil springs corroding

headlamp beam pattern poor both headlamps

inner door shut sills corroding

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroding

chassis rails corroding

exhaust heatshields loose

front and rear suspension and steering corroding

front number plate damaged

front wiper blade rubbers split but clearing screen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,732 miles

both inner door shut sills corroding

floor and front chassis rails corroding

front and rear coil springs corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

rear brake discs corroding

steering components corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,600 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both door shut sills corroding

chassis corroding

front and rear coil springs corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front inner brake discs corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2009 87,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both door shut sills corroding

chassis corroding

front and rear coil springs corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front inner brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,007 miles

CHROME KICK PLATES FITTED TO NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE DOOR STEPS VISABILITY POOR ,SIGNS OF CORROSION

CORROSION FORMING ON FRONT CHASSIS RAILS

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

NEARSIDE SIDE BELT STORK METAL PLATE FOR LOCATE POSITION TO SEAT COME AWAY

WEAR IN REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear chassis members corroded

offside outer sill to inner sill seam corroded

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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H175 HKL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H175 HKL, 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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H175 HKL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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