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H193 FRP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH193 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 123,638 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2024 123,625 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Drivers and passengers footwells and rear boot. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body and suspension has age related corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2020 108,215 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body and suspension has age related corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,820 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,370 miles

rusting on components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,538 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,998 miles

rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2016 103,969 miles

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

low effort o/s handbrake

rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,213 miles

advise nsr parking brake performance is lower than osr

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,632 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 96,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,332 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 94,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 89,841 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 89,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 86,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 86,528 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 86,528 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H193 FRP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H193 FRP, 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 H193 FRP registered?

H193 FRP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H193 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H193 FRP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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