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H506 HLJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,656 mi
Last recorded115,656 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH506 HLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 115,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,712 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 89,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2008 84,194 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,156 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 75,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,489 miles

Offside front brake pipe - rust corrosion

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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H506 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 H506 HLJ, 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 H506 HLJ registered?

H506 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H506 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H506 HLJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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