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H345 BCR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,598 mi
Last recorded157,598 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH345 BCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 157,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 151,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 151,371 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,813 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 144,066 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 144,066 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,294 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached securing screws missing x3 (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield rusty

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 143,294 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached securing screws missing x3 (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield rusty

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 141,805 miles

Offside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 10 Aug 2017 141,798 miles

Emissions not tested rear box holed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 138,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 136,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 135,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 133,930 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 139,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 131,560 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 130,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 127,065 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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H345 BCR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H345 BCR, 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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H345 BCR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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