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H202 JWC

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,050 mi
Last recorded204,050 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 JWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 204,050 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 204,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & inner arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 202,199 miles

excessive welding and under sealing carried out under car

Pass 6 Aug 2015 201,803 miles

Battery not dead tight to clamp

Both outer sills rusting and previously repaired.

Brake hose ferrules rusting.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipe and on both front pipes to hoses.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Headlamp aims and images just acceptable.

Power steering pipes rusting and inner sills difficult to check.

Rear brake hoses perishing.

Rear tyres well worn on inner edges.

Some untidy wiring underbonnet area.

Underside, chassis and wheel arches generally rusty and previously repaired.

Wiper condition just acceptable.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 200,985 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 200,985 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 196,336 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 196,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 187,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 184,222 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes coverd at front and rear

front disc worn

off side front brake binding slightly

off side front tyer slight crakes in side wall

under sill all over car

Pass 25 May 2010 180,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 180,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 178,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 177,521 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 177,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 175,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 172,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 172,124 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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H202 JWC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H202 JWC, 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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H202 JWC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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