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H959 PTW

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

187,685 mi
Last recorded187,685 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH959 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 187,685 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 183,183 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 175,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outside shoulder. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Down nearside and rear of engine areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 166,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 165,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 163,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,176 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 160,176 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 156,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 156,138 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,170 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 148,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,881 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 146,865 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 146,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 141,946 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 141,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 135,472 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 135,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 129,432 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 124,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 121,770 miles

Oil leak

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

drivers window inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2009 118,342 miles

Oil leak

offside window inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2008 114,648 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2008 114,569 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,676 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 109,637 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Fail 6 Apr 2006 98,936 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 98,936 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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H959 PTW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H959 PTW, 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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H959 PTW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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