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H3 MXV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,590 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole chassis has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,549 miles

Vehicle has had major welding repairs

Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,350 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 126,350 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,833 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,519 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,470 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 122,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 119,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 116,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 112,542 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 107,390 miles

Nearside Rear 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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H3 MXV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H3 MXV, 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 H3 MXV registered?

H3 MXV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H3 MXV safe to buy?

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