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H465 SYD

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,532 mi
Last recorded126,532 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH465 SYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 126,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 120,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 110,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2024 110,066 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 101,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 100,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 100,469 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 100,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 15 May 2015 99,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 97,654 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 97,654 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,640 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 95,779 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,490 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 93,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,122 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 91,907 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 85,274 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS

Fail 28 Apr 2006 85,274 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS

Pass 16 Jul 2005 83,708 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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H465 SYD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H465 SYD, 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 H465 SYD registered?

H465 SYD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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