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H349 ENM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

97,862 mi
Last recorded97,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH349 ENM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 97,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,429 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,234 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY POOR AND REARS POOR, ALL OVER 12 YEARS OLD, ADVISE X4 NEW 185/60/14

Hazard and headlamp raise switches semi insecure.

Long park brake travel and poor readings, currently has Ebc green stuffs fitted, advise std. pads ?

Minor corrosion to o/s mid sill

N/s/f shock weeping oil

Some bind on o/s/f brake.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,355 miles

aux belt squeaking on start up

both front tyre deteriorating in tread/outer side walls / minor perishing in both rear tyres

both steering rack boots perishing

corrosion to O/S outer sill

fuel cap seal perishing

hazard warning/light top up switch lose fitment in dash

lower part of engine/gear box area damp of oil

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,820 miles

O/S/F brake grabbing slightly

all tyres cracking in tread and on side walls

both rack boots starting too perish

both rear light units cracked but not affecting the use of the units

hazards/head light switch lose fit in dash

lower part of engine/gearbox wet of oil

slight corrosion on O/S outer sill

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,269 miles

N/S/F O/S/F and O/S/R tyre are perished and cracking on side wall

O/S/F track rod end boot perished

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

hazard switch is loose will need looking at soon

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,269 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper is leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/F O/S/F and O/S/R tyre are perished and cracking on side wall

O/S/F track rod end boot perished

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

hazard switch is loose will need looking at soon

Pass 22 May 2015 90,383 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard light switch loose

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished,cracking and deteriorated at outer sidewall

o/s/r caliper damp at parkbrake arm pivot unable to determine what fluid is and from what source

Fail 18 May 2015 90,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard light switch loose

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished,cracking and deteriorated at outer sidewall

o/s/r caliper damp at parkbrake arm pivot unable to determine what fluid is and from what source

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake servo hose perishing

n/s and o/s f track rod ends minor play

o/s/f shockabsorber weeping fluid. Suspension soft

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2014 90,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake servo hose perishing

n/s and o/s f track rod ends minor play

o/s/f shockabsorber weeping fluid. Suspension soft

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

o/s and n/s/r discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

o/s and n/s/r discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,980 miles

N/S SCREEN WASH JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,681 miles

front shock dust boots u/s

hazard switch semi insecure

rear no.plate starting to deteroate

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,556 miles

hazard light switch loose in dash not impairing function

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 8 Jul 2010 88,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

hazard light switch loose in dash not impairing function

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,634 miles

minor bind n/s/f brake

minor bind o/s/r brake

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,634 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

minor bind n/s/f brake

minor bind o/s/r brake

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,565 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,661 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,221 miles

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

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

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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H349 ENM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H349 ENM, 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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H349 ENM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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