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H949 MPC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,768 mi
Last recorded105,768 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 MPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 100,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,470 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,470 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,327 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,745 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,136 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes corroded in variuos places

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,275 miles

steel brake pipes slightly corroded in various places

Pass 28 Dec 2010 66,489 miles

off side front metal brake pipe corroded

off side rear metal brake pipe corroded

off side sill corroded ( inner and outer )

Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,147 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 62,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,188 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fuel tank filler compartment vent blocked

O/S reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Dec 2005 58,240 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 58,240 miles

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

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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H949 MPC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H949 MPC, 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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What year was H949 MPC registered?

H949 MPC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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