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HRK 720

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,933 mi
Last recorded60,933 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 720
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 60,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,684 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,681 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pipe under drivers side front burst during brake test (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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HRK 720 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HRK 720, 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 HRK 720 registered?

HRK 720 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is HRK 720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRK 720 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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