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H24 HRK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,543 mi
Last recorded129,543 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 HRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 128,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 127,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 124,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,843 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,275 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip very worn.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 119,536 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip very worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,193 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 117,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,618 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 116,618 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper handbrake arm siezed (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,264 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,258 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 115,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,071 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 115,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 114,185 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 114,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 113,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 113,679 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 113,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 113,579 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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H24 HRK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H24 HRK, 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 H24 HRK registered?

H24 HRK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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