CarVerify

Free Car Check

H4 ELK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,743 mi
Last recorded66,743 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 ELK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 66,743 miles

underside wax oiled

Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,939 miles

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

all suspension rubbers perished

all underbody corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 61,921 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,853 miles

corrosion developing on front & rear suspension components

corrosion developing on nearside & offside rear outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,697 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 60,697 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 59,042 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 58,568 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 57,576 miles

Rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Fail 4 May 2011 57,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 55,391 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H4 ELK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H4 ELK, 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

How do I check the history of H4 ELK?

You can check the full history of H4 ELK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H4 ELK registered?

H4 ELK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H4 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 ELK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H4 ELK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H4 ELK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.