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H693 BGJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

224,976 mi
Last recorded224,976 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH693 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 224,976 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing poor condition (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 216,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 216,832 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 204,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 192,131 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy aftermarket (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 192,010 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy aftermarket (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 182,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 182,153 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 177,288 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 173,217 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 173,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 167,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 162,672 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 162,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 153,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 144,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 140,313 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 139,191 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 139,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2011 136,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 131,854 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 131,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 128,534 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 128,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 126,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 116,996 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 116,934 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers begun to split

botth front track rod ends dust covers splitting up

rear exhaust silencer baffles loose and begun to ratle

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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H693 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H693 BGJ, 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 H693 BGJ registered?

H693 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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