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H955 WAP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,326 mi
Last recorded63,326 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 WAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve.

Tyre slightly damaged All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 60,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill panel corroded

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

Fail 15 May 2024 60,825 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill panel corroded

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 60,822 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill panel corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,191 miles

Evidence of filler in offside rear sill

Nearside Rear brake hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2023 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Evidence of filler in offside rear sill

Nearside Rear brake hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,198 miles

All underside components/chassis covered in underseal.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside components/chassis covered in underseal.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 52,124 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 51,661 miles

Offside front inner sill area is corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,910 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 50,910 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,716 miles

both front tyres badly cracking

corrosionj to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 2 May 2014 44,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,806 miles

chassis starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front tyre treads worn to 3mm

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 3 May 2011 40,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,026 miles

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

nearside front tyre perrishing

rear brake discs corroding & contact area small

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,184 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,877 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,613 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 25,367 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,193 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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H955 WAP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 H955 WAP, 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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H955 WAP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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