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H717 KVX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,262 mi
Last recorded56,262 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 KVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 56,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,868 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 55,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 53,022 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 51,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 51,066 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,738 miles

Nearside parking brake effort weak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,765 miles

Nearside Park brake effort weak

Pass 6 May 2015 47,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,969 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 44,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 42,800 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 42,504 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,158 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 42,056 miles

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

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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H717 KVX 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 90.9%.

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 H717 KVX, 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 H717 KVX registered?

H717 KVX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is H717 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H717 KVX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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