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H474 KBM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH474 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 142,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 142,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 141,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 140,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 140,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 136,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 135,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 132,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 132,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 131,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 130,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 128,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 120,489 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 120,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,434 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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H474 KBM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H474 KBM, 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 H474 KBM registered?

H474 KBM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 1990.

Is H474 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H474 KBM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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