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H538 WAH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 WAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,653 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right brake pipe over the subframe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,268 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 114,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 114,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking DRIPPING FROM RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged ALL 4 PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 97,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 88,886 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,889 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,793 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,611 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 76,611 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 73,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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H538 WAH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H538 WAH, 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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H538 WAH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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