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H623 XWW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

216,137 mi
Last recorded216,137 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH623 XWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 216,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 207,790 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 200,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 191,225 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 190,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 187,669 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 187,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 183,381 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 172,279 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 0ver subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake low effort slight imbalance

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 172,264 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 0ver subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake low effort slight imbalance

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 171,296 miles

Nearside Front and offside front shock absorber dust tubes perished

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded across sub frame too offside rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear and near side rear shock absorber dust tubes perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 169,617 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel control arm ball end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 169,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel control arm ball end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 169,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 valves (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 154,206 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 154,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 149,251 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 138,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 133,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 124,427 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 114,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 107,107 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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H623 XWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H623 XWW, 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 H623 XWW registered?

H623 XWW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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