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H31 CRY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,046 mi
Last recorded133,046 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH31 CRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 133,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 132,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 129,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 126,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,303 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 125,290 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,094 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 124,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perished with splits (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,486 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 107,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 114,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,839 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2011 90,839 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,706 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 89,706 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,339 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 81,116 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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H31 CRY 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 H31 CRY, 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 H31 CRY registered?

H31 CRY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H31 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H31 CRY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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