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H176 DMX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,897 mi
Last recorded136,897 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 136,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,758 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,084 miles

light corrosion rear discs

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 88,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 86,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 86,049 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,629 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 83,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 82,498 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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H176 DMX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H176 DMX, 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 H176 DMX registered?

H176 DMX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H176 DMX safe to buy?

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