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H419 DDH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH419 DDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,858 miles

osf lower wing corroded

slight runout on front / rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,834 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

osf wing corroding

slight play through steering

slight runout on front/ rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 23 Dec 2022 79,790 miles

osf lower wing corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play through steering

slight runout on front/rear brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,701 miles

slight judder on front brakes [rbt]

slight play through steering to n/s

Pass 19 Dec 2020 79,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,358 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust rattling

Fail 6 Jan 2020 79,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,761 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 78,538 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,120 miles

Smear on wipers

Fail 19 Dec 2014 78,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Smear on wipers

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,719 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattling

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 78,039 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,585 miles

Offside rear footbrake reading lower than nearside x 40

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,040 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,110 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 74,104 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,375 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 73,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,814 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 71,964 miles

n/s/r sill starting to corrode by wheel . †o/s/r brake giving lower reading than n/s advise investigation.

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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H419 DDH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 H419 DDH, 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 H419 DDH registered?

H419 DDH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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