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H880 ATO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,229 mi
Last recorded70,229 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH880 ATO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,754 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,597 miles

first used date 1990

Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,318 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,705 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 66,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,497 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 65,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 64,494 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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H880 ATO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H880 ATO, 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 H880 ATO registered?

H880 ATO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H880 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H880 ATO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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