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H742 VHL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,935 mi
Last recorded171,935 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 171,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 May 2024 164,644 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 May 2024 164,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 158,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 154,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear were it clips to the body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 145,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 145,022 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged - Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 131,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 122,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 115,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 115,780 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 114,387 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 114,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 111,481 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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H742 VHL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H742 VHL, 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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What year was H742 VHL registered?

H742 VHL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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