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H469 LVW

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH469 LVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 133,482 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 133,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 132,217 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 129,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,683 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,050 miles

under side under sealed

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,622 miles

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

lowered suspension fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,381 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

inner sills corroded

vehicle corroded underside

vehicle is modified

Fail 8 Jul 2015 119,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

inner sills corroded

vehicle corroded underside

vehicle is modified

Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,227 miles

corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,938 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 101,882 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2007 97,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 92,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H469 LVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H469 LVW, 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 H469 LVW registered?

H469 LVW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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