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H234 AKM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,187 mi
Last recorded121,187 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 AKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 121,187 miles

rusting underbody suspension etc

Pass 2 Jun 2025 121,002 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 121,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 120,782 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 120,782 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 120,631 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 120,631 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 120,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 119,807 miles

all brake discs rusting due to standing

Fail 11 May 2021 119,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all brake discs rusting due to standing

Pass 3 May 2019 119,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 119,591 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 119,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,269 miles

slight oil seepage from o/s front shock absorber.safe at this time check in 3 months time.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rusting to outer sills

Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 116,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 116,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,882 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 99,374 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 99,369 miles

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

Battery insecure

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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H234 AKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H234 AKM, 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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H234 AKM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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