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H382 FRV

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH382 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 164,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 160,078 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 160,078 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes excessive bind

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 157,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 154,046 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,617 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 151,674 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of treads

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 150,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Around joining block (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 146,886 miles

Both track rod end dust covers in poor condition

O/s/f upper ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Rear brake pipes corroded (around o/s/r connection block)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 143,698 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked in places

Both track rod end dust covers in poor condition

O/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 141,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 140,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 139,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 137,492 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 137,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 135,059 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 135,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 129,849 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 129,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 119,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 107,663 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 107,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

windscreen cracked in n/s corner

Fail 15 Jun 2006 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,935 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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H382 FRV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H382 FRV, 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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H382 FRV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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