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H419 VKU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH419 VKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,926 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 78,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 76,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,147 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,139 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,546 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 70,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,590 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both sill steps corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both sill steps corroded

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,565 miles

front exhaust support bolt missing but exhaust IS still secure

Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,538 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front exhaust support bolt missing but exhaust IS still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,391 miles

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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H419 VKU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H419 VKU registered?

H419 VKU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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