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H642 GBP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

296,378 mi
Last recorded296,378 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH642 GBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 296,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle painted in underseal

Pass 19 Nov 2024 295,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 294,489 miles

General corrosion underside (subframe/sills/etc)

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 294,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underside (subframe/sills/etc)

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 291,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 285,943 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing to sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills/Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 285,943 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing to sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills/Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 274,195 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has little reverse travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 256,426 miles

Rear handbrake low

Fail 27 Apr 2019 256,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 249,044 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner and outer sills corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 244,740 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 235,403 miles

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

O/S/R parking brake less effecient than n/s.

Slight pitting & corrosion noted to n/s/r brake disc.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 235,403 miles

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

O/S/R parking brake less effecient than n/s.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight pitting & corrosion noted to n/s/r brake disc.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 225,423 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 225,412 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 217,846 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 217,853 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 213,480 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 213,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H642 GBP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H642 GBP, 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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H642 GBP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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