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H472 AML

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,994 mi
Last recorded115,994 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH472 AML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 115,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 115,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Lower arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Lower arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 114,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 113,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 113,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Forward Securing Bolt Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 113,317 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 113,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 112,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 109,660 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 109,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 107,452 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,973 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,640 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 100,599 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 100,590 miles

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

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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H472 AML is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H472 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.

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What year was H472 AML registered?

H472 AML is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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