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H787 XHV

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,194 mi
Last recorded69,194 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH787 XHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 69,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,690 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))

general corrosion front to rear

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,424 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,942 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 65,942 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,006 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 65,005 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 61,695 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slight perishing on side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2016 56,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres slight perishing on side wall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,225 miles

all 4 tyres perished

n/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/f shock damp

rear no plate water damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,446 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,782 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,023 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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H787 XHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H787 XHV, 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 H787 XHV registered?

H787 XHV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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