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H806 EBX

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH806 EBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 100,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 98,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 97,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 96,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 95,229 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 95,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 94,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,947 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

all four discs are pitted with rust

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,944 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

all four discs are pitted with rust

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,723 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,130 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 86,272 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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H806 EBX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H806 EBX, 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 H806 EBX registered?

H806 EBX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1990.

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