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H434 XWW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 XWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 114,756 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 114,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 114,423 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 112,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 112,778 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,678 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 109,678 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/wheel arch holed in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,355 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,066 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,066 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,054 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor has small hole (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,496 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 89,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2013 89,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,350 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 82,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,181 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 80,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,157 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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H434 XWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H434 XWW, 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 H434 XWW registered?

H434 XWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H434 XWW safe to buy?

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