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H471 AML

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,799 mi
Last recorded65,799 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 AML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,935 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,997 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,287 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,243 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,951 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 43,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,690 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 34,163 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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H471 AML is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H471 AML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H471 AML registered?

H471 AML is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1990.

Is H471 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for H471 AML shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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