CarVerify

Free Car Check

H330 ELF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,841 mi
Last recorded98,841 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH330 ELF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,841 miles

outer sills rusted

Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,841 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

outer sills rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,670 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 85,670 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread depth

both sides outer door sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 62,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H330 ELF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H330 ELF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H330 ELF?

You can check the full history of H330 ELF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H330 ELF registered?

H330 ELF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H330 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H330 ELF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H330 ELF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H330 ELF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.