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H971 OEE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,659 mi
Last recorded112,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 OEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 112,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 111,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 111,959 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (rear) inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 110,656 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 110,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 109,800 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 109,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 108,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 107,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded as well due from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all bushes underneath perished

Pass 12 May 2020 107,175 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

Fail 11 May 2020 107,174 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Apr 2019 106,248 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

most suspension bushes badly perished

Pass 5 May 2018 105,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 103,965 miles

all suspension bushes perished

both front wings/ lower fixings corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing lower fixings badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing lower fixings badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,273 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 99,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,357 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 93,350 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 93,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,053 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 88,053 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 85,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,629 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,512 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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H971 OEE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H971 OEE, 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 H971 OEE registered?

H971 OEE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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