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H344 ELF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH344 ELF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,737 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 74,724 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake has low efficiency.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,173 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outside of 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 74,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outside of 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,151 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 70,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 66,682 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to both front coil springs

Fail 28 Apr 2020 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to both front coil springs

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,082 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail towards front of car (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,570 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,568 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,007 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 59,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 58,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,368 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 57,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 57,738 miles

adj rear brakes

Pass 24 May 2008 56,985 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 55,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 54,988 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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H344 ELF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H344 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.

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What year was H344 ELF registered?

H344 ELF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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