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H784 DUF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

245,258 mi
Last recorded245,258 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH784 DUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 245,258 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 238,729 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 238,602 miles

slight corrosion n/s rear wheel arch lip

Fail 31 Jul 2019 238,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion n/s rear wheel arch lip

Pass 21 Jun 2018 233,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 219,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 219,000 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 211,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 209,338 miles

High level stop light inop

N/S/front tyre outer wall scuffed

both front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 208,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 208,606 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 208,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 208,077 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 206,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 205,587 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 205,587 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 198,935 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 198,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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H784 DUF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H784 DUF, 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 H784 DUF registered?

H784 DUF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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