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H204 JCV

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 JCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,356 miles

near side and off side rear inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,878 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,838 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,528 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,759 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,760 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,905 miles

near side and off side outter track rod ends rubbers perished

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,905 miles

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

near side and off side outter track rod ends rubbers perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty

offside rear inner wheel arch rusty and holed

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,640 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 53,444 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,016 miles

anti rattle clips missing on rear brakes

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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H204 JCV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H204 JCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H204 JCV registered?

H204 JCV is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H204 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H204 JCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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