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H641 PTW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,112 mi
Last recorded157,112 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH641 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 157,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 156,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 155,413 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 155,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 155,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 153,337 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 153,337 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,306 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 151,805 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 151,803 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 150,321 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 148,151 miles

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

centre to exhaust deteriorated and slightly blowing

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 147,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

No symbol on blue illuminating rear fog light switch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog light wired into non 'E' marked light

Fail 1 Jul 2013 147,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No symbol on blue illuminating rear fog light switch

Rear fog light wired into non 'E' marked light

Pass 26 Jun 2012 145,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 141,058 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 140,944 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 138,055 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 138,050 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 132,966 miles

c/l 15927

Pass 23 Aug 2007 127,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 120,771 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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H641 PTW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H641 PTW, 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 H641 PTW registered?

H641 PTW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H641 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H641 PTW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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