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H137 JNF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 JNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 37,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 36,936 miles

repairs o/s and n/s rear sill area unable to test properly due to body filler

Pass 5 May 2016 36,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,206 miles

all tyres cracking

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,181 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,817 miles

NSR OSR OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,584 miles

NSR OSR OUTER SILLS SHOWING CORROSION

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,698 miles

NSR OSR OUTTER SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,375 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,058 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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H137 JNF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H137 JNF, 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 H137 JNF registered?

H137 JNF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H137 JNF safe to buy?

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