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H630 CDM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,025 mi
Last recorded161,025 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH630 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 161,025 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 160,967 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 160,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 160,376 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 160,366 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 157,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 155,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 150,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 143,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 143,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r drive shaft outer boot small hole

Fail 22 Jul 2013 143,642 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r drive shaft outer boot small hole

Pass 6 Aug 2012 142,985 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 141,206 miles

brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode near to o/s/r hose

brake pipe leading to o/s/f brake flex starting to corrode

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

rubber boot split on o/s/f top ball joint

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing?

slight possible oil leak around engine/steering rack area

Fail 15 Apr 2011 141,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode near to o/s/r hose

brake pipe leading to o/s/f brake flex starting to corrode

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

rubber boot split on o/s/f top ball joint

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing?

slight possible oil leak around engine/steering rack area

Pass 9 Mar 2010 139,066 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge of thread.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 134,656 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2008 129,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 121,145 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 121,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 121,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 118,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 118,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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H630 CDM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc 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 H630 CDM, 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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H630 CDM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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