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H646 FNV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 106,182 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,719 miles

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 102,809 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 102,807 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 98,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Handbrake low

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 98,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Handbrake low

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,392 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,566 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 90,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 88,170 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 87,497 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 87,455 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,599 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 85,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,547 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 81,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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H646 FNV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 H646 FNV, 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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H646 FNV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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