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H236 ETT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,226 mi
Last recorded28,226 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 ETT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 28,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 28,218 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 28,117 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Warped discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 25,744 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 23,665 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 23,096 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 22,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 21,886 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 21,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 20,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,376 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 16,648 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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H236 ETT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H236 ETT, 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 H236 ETT registered?

H236 ETT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H236 ETT safe to buy?

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