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H94 GRD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH94 GRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unerbody under sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2025 110,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both chassis rail to both out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 109,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,774 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,038 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 105,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,420 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 104,180 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 102,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,107 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,104 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 101,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 100,822 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 99,359 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 99,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H94 GRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H94 GRD, 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 H94 GRD registered?

H94 GRD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H94 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H94 GRD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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