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H909 CNR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,650 mi
Last recorded153,650 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH909 CNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 153,650 miles

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

oil leak

repairs to under body

Fail 30 Apr 2026 153,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

repairs to under body

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2025 153,321 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nsr,osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsr,osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 153,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 153,011 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 152,644 miles

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

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2022 152,082 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 151,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 150,439 miles

previous extensive welding carried out

Pass 30 May 2018 149,516 miles

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

previous welding carried out

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 26 May 2017 147,986 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 147,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 147,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch to floor pan areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch to floor pan areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 146,216 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 144,906 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 143,985 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 143,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 141,159 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s sill slightly corroded but ok

o/s/f and centre sill slightly corroded but ok

Fail 11 Apr 2012 141,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

n/s sill slightly corroded but ok

o/s/f and centre sill slightly corroded but ok

Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,958 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2011 129,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 121,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front to centre light panel and door damage

Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

under body corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 102,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

disc pads wearing low

offside rear sill and wheel arch slight corrosion forming

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 4 Apr 2008 102,064 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

disc pads wearing low

offside rear sill and wheel arch slight corrosion forming

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2007 91,507 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight wear in offside rear roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,588 miles

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

disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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H909 CNR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H909 CNR, 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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H909 CNR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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