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H602 HPB

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

180,255 mi
Last recorded180,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH602 HPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 180,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 173,521 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 173,515 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front outer wing corroded at bottom

Pass 19 Jun 2024 173,448 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 173,341 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2023 173,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 173,125 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 173,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 172,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 172,610 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 172,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,007 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 168,131 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 168,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension components .

Pass 3 Dec 2012 161,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 160,148 miles

Corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Nearside outer door handel partialy sized

Tyres all showing signs of perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2011 160,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Nearside outer door handel partialy sized

Tyres all showing signs of perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 158,233 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 158,160 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 157,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 157,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 155,754 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 155,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 154,335 miles

osr tyre low and splitting on sidewalls.oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2006 151,473 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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H602 HPB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 H602 HPB, 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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H602 HPB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1990.

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