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H968 SWY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,566 mi
Last recorded94,566 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH968 SWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,566 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2024 93,331 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,073 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2023 93,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,832 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

under body extensively welded and underseald

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,531 miles

underbody extensively welded and underseald

Fail 21 Sep 2021 92,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody extensively welded and underseald

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

underbody extensively welded and undersealed.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,570 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,256 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 88,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,138 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,422 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 77,814 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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H968 SWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H968 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H968 SWY registered?

H968 SWY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H968 SWY safe to buy?

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