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H425 PVW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,197 mi
Last recorded127,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 127,197 miles

Nearside Front screen cracked in corner

Offside Front Lower corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,618 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside general corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2025 123,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside general corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,024 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 118,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing both front bottom arm ball joints (2.4.G.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,300 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,807 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,048 miles

rusting to underside components/springs/brake hose ferrules.etc

Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,045 miles

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)

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

condensation o/s/f indicator

Pass 17 May 2011 108,598 miles

brake pedal ruber worn but NOT to point of failing

oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2011 108,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pedal ruber worn but NOT to point of failing

oil leaks

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 100,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 98,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 97,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 94,862 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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H425 PVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H425 PVW, 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 H425 PVW registered?

H425 PVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H425 PVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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