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H889 CKL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,380 mi
Last recorded113,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 CKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 113,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,501 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,789 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,276 miles

all suspension springs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,145 miles

All suspension springs slightly corroded

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,174 miles

All 4 suspension springs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes rusty

Pass 28 May 2010 87,021 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 85,056 miles

front flexi ferrules, floor and sills have surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2008 84,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 82,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,811 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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H889 CKL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H889 CKL, 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 H889 CKL registered?

H889 CKL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H889 CKL safe to buy?

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