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H142 JAF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,355 mi
Last recorded205,355 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 205,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 205,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 201,656 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,784 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 19,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 86,391 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 165,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 150,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 131,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 121,938 miles

slight low performance offside front foot brake

slight low performance on offside rear handbrake

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2005 121,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H142 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H142 JAF, 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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H142 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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