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H548 FPX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,030 mi
Last recorded69,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH548 FPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,728 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,227 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake just in

Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake just in

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,359 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,461 miles

exhaust getting weak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,548 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,548 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,989 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,147 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished and split

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,895 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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H548 FPX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H548 FPX, 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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What year was H548 FPX registered?

H548 FPX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H548 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H548 FPX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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