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H526 HLJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

132,247 mi
Last recorded132,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH526 HLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,247 miles

general corrosion underneath

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 132,224 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front chassis leg- holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner wheel arches- holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear inner wheel arch and sill- holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured mount corroded off the wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,883 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/f front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 130,879 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/f front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 129,550 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))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 129,550 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,291 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 128,291 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,259 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))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 127,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 125,910 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 120,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 116,898 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,289 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,137 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 109,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,717 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,067 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,095 miles

All brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Nearside front sill corroded.

Offside front sill corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,465 miles

near side sill patch repaired

surface corrosion to off side sill

surface corrosion to suspension and steering conponents

Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,287 miles

Corrosion starting nearside sill.

Nearside rear sill patch repaired.

Offside front sill corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,966 miles

Corrosion starting offside front sill step outside prescribed area.

Nearside rear sill patched repaired.

Offside rear sill starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 78,964 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion starting offside front sill step outside prescribed area.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear sill patched repaired.

Offside rear sill starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,727 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 75,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion starting near side step sill

off side windscreen washer weak

poor corrosion repair to off side rear sill

Pass 22 Dec 2005 73,560 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 73,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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H526 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H526 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.

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H526 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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