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H89 BBK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 113,589 miles

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

Surface Corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 113,541 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 113,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,332 miles

attention nearside washer

engine oil leak

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

front and rear suspension corrosion

nearside front floor corrosion

nearside front outer sill corroding

off side front lower anti roll bar drop link rubber perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,717 miles

Oil leak ()

rear metal brake pipes corroding

screen chipped

Pass 15 Jun 2016 109,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall screw

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,105 miles

screen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 100,597 miles

screen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 90,245 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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H89 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H89 BBK, 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

How do I check the history of H89 BBK?

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What year was H89 BBK registered?

H89 BBK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H89 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H89 BBK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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