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H704 DKN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,736 mi
Last recorded144,736 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH704 DKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 144,736 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 143,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 142,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 142,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 140,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 139,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing/sill corroded

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 139,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 138,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,935 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 134,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,931 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 132,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 128,626 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front shockabsorbers weak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 128,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front shockabsorbers weak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 120,060 miles

Slight manifold exhaust blow

slight corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

Pass 1 May 2010 117,139 miles

Vehicle has been stood for 5 years advise all joint and suspension are re-checked

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2010 117,122 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle has been stood for 5 years recomend all steering and suspention joints are rechecked after 200 miles (no play at time of test)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

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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H704 DKN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H704 DKN, 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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H704 DKN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1990.

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