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H629 SWY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH629 SWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,919 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear Under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

clutch slave leaking and fluid level low

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,314 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,931 miles

advise o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 61,148 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 61,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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H629 SWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 H629 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H629 SWY registered?

H629 SWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H629 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H629 SWY shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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