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H967 BCN

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,907 mi
Last recorded109,907 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH967 BCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 106,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 106,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,418 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 105,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Sill holed/damaged O/S/F

Fail 29 Jan 2020 105,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Sill holed/damaged O/S/F

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,972 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,972 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,465 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,973 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 94,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle is extremely rusty, suspension components and attachment points very suspect. both front wings no longer attached to bodyshell. †Filler noted in both sills and wheel arches. Not an acceptable method of repair which results in Test failure.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 93,886 miles

Under side of vehicle very rusty.

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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H967 BCN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H967 BCN, 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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H967 BCN is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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