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H720 BGJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,207 mi
Last recorded153,207 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH720 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 153,207 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME AND NSF AND OSF SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AND INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKEND (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME AND NSR AND OSR UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 151,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 150,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 149,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side and off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced verious places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 149,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 140,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 134,454 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,523 miles

Offside Rear Arch area slight corrosion

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,904 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2016 124,893 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,593 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,591 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,370 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre on tread depth limit

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,166 miles

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,278 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,264 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,735 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 95,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perished,cracked and worn low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,688 miles

o/s/r outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s/r quarter panel has been pugged

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s/r quarter panel has been pugged

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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H720 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H720 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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H720 BGJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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