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H983 FTY

1990 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,220 mi
Last recorded96,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX5117,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH983 FTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,955 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 95,955 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,836 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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H983 FTY is a 1990 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 117,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H983 FTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H983 FTY registered?

H983 FTY is a 1990 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H983 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H983 FTY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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