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H822 BGH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH822 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 128,278 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 127,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 126,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 126,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 124,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,254 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,562 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 121,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 117,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp patterns poor

exhaust slight blow at front

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody slight corrosion in places

Fail 5 Dec 2016 117,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust slight blow at front

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody slight corrosion in places

Pass 11 Dec 2015 114,540 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

uprated suspension fitted alround

Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,476 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 114,340 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 113,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 113,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 112,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 112,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 112,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 112,149 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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H822 BGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H822 BGH, 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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H822 BGH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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