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H831 NMS

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 47,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,447 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,159 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 44,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front & rear brakes slight binding

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,612 miles

front & rear brakes slight binding

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 43,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,998 miles

front susp components rusty

Fail 8 May 2009 42,993 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front susp components rusty

Pass 13 May 2008 42,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 42,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,198 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 NMS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 H831 NMS, 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 H831 NMS registered?

H831 NMS is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H831 NMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H831 NMS 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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