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H71 WYG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,590 mi
Last recorded182,590 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 WYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 182,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 177,809 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 173,508 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 170,362 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 170,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 165,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 161,960 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 161,958 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 159,066 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 159,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 153,026 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 152,681 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not vetical (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chissis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 146,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 146,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear brake low effort (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 139,300 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 139,300 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre; floor to sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,226 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 133,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill & Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2014 126,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 126,892 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,229 miles

Both front outer wing bottoms corroded.

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,477 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 116,477 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 113,183 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 113,183 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 112,970 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front wing corroded and insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,531 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2010 109,531 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2009 105,559 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 105,559 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,159 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 103,159 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 100,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 100,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 95,794 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 95,793 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nsr sill corroded

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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H71 WYG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H71 WYG, 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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H71 WYG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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