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H245 JLE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,302 mi
Last recorded138,302 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 138,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 136,541 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 136,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 134,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 134,287 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 126,777 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 126,777 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs worn

rear shockers worn

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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H245 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H245 JLE, 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 H245 JLE registered?

H245 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H245 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H245 JLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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