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H599 ADV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH599 ADV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 155,150 miles

Various suspension,braking,steering,chassis components all at various stages of corrosion although not considered to be excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2025 154,861 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various suspension/braking/steering/chassis components at various stages of corrosion, not considered to be excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2024 154,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 154,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 153,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 152,900 miles

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 152,175 miles

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

underside of vehicle in various stages of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2019 150,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,332 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 147,313 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 143,959 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe underside vehicle at front corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Mar 2015 141,776 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 136,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle tested wet

Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,504 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 126,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tested wet

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight o/s/f brake bind

various underbody surface corossion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 107,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition - no movement found

rear registration plate deteriorated

vehicle tested when wet

windscreen chipped and slightly scracthed

Fail 1 Mar 2011 107,675 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition but no movement found

windscreen slightly chipped and scratched

Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,289 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 86,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 86,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 83,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,163 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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H599 ADV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H599 ADV, 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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H599 ADV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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