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H590 XYW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH590 XYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 138,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all other parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all other parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 135,586 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 135,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,775 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 130,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,956 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 122,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,871 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2020 118,773 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,252 miles

knocking noise on n/s front, no exsesive movement in suspension or steering?

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,141 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 105,946 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 102,929 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,497 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 907,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,529 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 95,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 92,560 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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H590 XYW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H590 XYW, 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 H590 XYW registered?

H590 XYW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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