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H647 HTA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

184,041 mi
Last recorded184,041 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH647 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 184,041 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 183,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 183,736 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 183,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 182,616 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 182,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 180,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 178,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 172,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 168,043 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 168,043 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uv joint at rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 164,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 159,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 156,816 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 154,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 149,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 139,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 133,825 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 133,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 121,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 115,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 111,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 105,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 94,586 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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H647 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H647 HTA, 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 H647 HTA registered?

H647 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H647 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H647 HTA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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