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H15 JBX

1990 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,404 mi
Last recorded126,404 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 JBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 126,390 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2010 121,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 120,330 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 120,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,695 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 117,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside front position lamps fitted upside down

Pass 2 Oct 2006 103,642 miles

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

brake efficency low as per previous VT32 (park brake 18% service brake 57%)

high level brake light is used as a fog light, VOSA helpline contacted to be told this is acceptable

Fail 2 Oct 2006 103,638 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light is to be used as a fog light, VOSA helpline contacted to be told this is acceptable

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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H15 JBX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H15 JBX, 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 H15 JBX registered?

H15 JBX is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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