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H504 LCC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,646 mi
Last recorded120,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH504 LCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 120,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 119,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 117,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 116,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 113,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 112,089 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 110,946 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 109,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 107,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 107,128 miles

both fornt wishbones corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 107,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both fornt wishbones corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 106,647 miles

Slight damage to the N/S/F tyre sidewalls

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 102,469 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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H504 LCC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H504 LCC, 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 H504 LCC registered?

H504 LCC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H504 LCC safe to buy?

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