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H831 CCN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,544 mi
Last recorded55,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 CCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 55,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 54,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 54,735 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,655 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,873 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,538 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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H831 CCN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H831 CCN, 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 H831 CCN registered?

H831 CCN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H831 CCN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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