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H622 WAH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,050 mi
Last recorded161,050 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH622 WAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 161,050 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,089 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 159,088 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 157,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 157,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working CENTRE STOP LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 155,607 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Pass 30 Oct 2020 154,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 154,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear rear silencer repair leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2019 153,885 miles

Central Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 152,497 miles

cat in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2016 150,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 145,318 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,714 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,335 miles

Advise underside Heavy corrosion on suspension arms front and rear

Fail 30 Sep 2013 139,335 miles

Advise underside Heavy corrosion on suspension arms front and rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,891 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 138,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 138,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 137,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 134,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 129,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 117,987 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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H622 WAH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H622 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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What year was H622 WAH registered?

H622 WAH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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