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H48 VHL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

203,567 mi
Last recorded203,567 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 203,567 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 193,584 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 193,584 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 173,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 157,158 miles

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

general underbody corrosion not structual

Pass 26 Oct 2020 157,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 157,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 156,668 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 155,318 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 154,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 153,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 152,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 151,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 150,750 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 149,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 149,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 147,696 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 145,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 142,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 138,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 138,704 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 134,939 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 134,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 129,029 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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H48 VHL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This 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 H48 VHL, 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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H48 VHL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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