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H759 XYY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH759 XYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,394 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,001 miles

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

front brake discs lightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner slightly

offside rear sill panel corrded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,709 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,709 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake (1.1.15 (f))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,532 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,532 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,179 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,061 miles

brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre badly perrished

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front shock dust covers split and adrift

front tyres waering on inner edge

n/s front ind lens condensated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,352 miles

offside front brake sticking

Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,348 miles

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

offside front brake sticking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

front wipers det

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,718 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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H759 XYY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 H759 XYY, 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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H759 XYY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 1990.

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