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H961 BRJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,953 mi
Last recorded51,953 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH961 BRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 51,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 51,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 51,583 miles

Surface corrosion ALL front suspension

Surface corrosion ALL rear suspension

Underside vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,576 miles

Surface corrosion underside & suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,569 miles

ALL underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,540 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 51,515 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,492 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,026 miles

front brake imbalance near maximum allowed

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,873 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 50,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,184 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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H961 BRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H961 BRJ, 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 H961 BRJ registered?

H961 BRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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