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H665 SWY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,048 mi
Last recorded114,048 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH665 SWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,902 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle Underbody and Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,574 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,117 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears corroded in several locations (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting appears to be welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,933 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 99,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount,rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear large hole front of inner wing.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,756 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,953 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 90,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,473 miles

both front antirole bar drop link lower bushes slightly detariated

both front brakes slightly binding

inside edge of both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 88,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front antirole bar drop link lower bushes slightly detariated

both front brakes slightly binding

inside edge of both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,617 miles

n/s/r disc in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 82,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,709 miles

o/s/f door damage

Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,600 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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H665 SWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H665 SWY, 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 H665 SWY registered?

H665 SWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H665 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H665 SWY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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