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H699 URC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH699 URC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 96,148 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 96,148 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,011 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,893 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 95,893 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,451 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,451 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 87,955 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,677 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,192 miles

both outersills light rust

Fail 7 Jan 2011 85,189 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both outersills light rust

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,942 miles

both rear outer sills light rust.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,509 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,247 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 83,928 miles

offside front brake slightly binding †offside rear spring rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,775 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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H699 URC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H699 URC, 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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H699 URC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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