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G12 JSH

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 JSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,185 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,097 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,096 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 100,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,346 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,622 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 95,295 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 95,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 93,590 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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G12 JSH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G12 JSH, 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 G12 JSH registered?

G12 JSH is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G12 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 JSH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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