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H431 PRD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH431 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 121,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 120,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 118,322 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,775 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 103,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 88,694 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

areas of surface rust to underbody

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

signs of oil leak around engine area

signs of water leak engine area

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,899 miles

brake pipe over axle starting to rust

Pass 27 Jun 2009 78,964 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,730 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear discs some corrosion

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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H431 PRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H431 PRD, 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 H431 PRD registered?

H431 PRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is H431 PRD safe to buy?

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