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H83 LSD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 LSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear nearside and suspension components etc corroded

hand brake leaver travel high

Fail 2 Sep 2025 104,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear nearside and suspension components etc corroded

hand brake leaver travel high

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside general corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake leaver travel high little reserve travel left

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,543 miles

All welding repairs covered in underseal

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 92,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill. filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill. filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill. filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Outer sill. filler (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 83,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake arm slightly sticking

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear chassis damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s discs starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,780 miles

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 68,780 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,851 miles

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

both front wing bottoms badly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 62,842 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wing bottoms badly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,850 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Slight corrosion to n/s/f outer sill not within prescribed area.

Pass 19 May 2009 57,408 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 56,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 51,975 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 51,937 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H83 LSD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H83 LSD, 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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H83 LSD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1990.

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