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H81 NRX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,131 mi
Last recorded208,131 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH81 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 208,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 206,112 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 201,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 195,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 188,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 187,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 183,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 181,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 178,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 170,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 162,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 162,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 155,743 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 155,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 146,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 141,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 136,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 147,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 137,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 132,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 118,083 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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H81 NRX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H81 NRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H81 NRX registered?

H81 NRX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H81 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H81 NRX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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