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H311 JLC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,214 mi
Last recorded191,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH311 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 191,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 189,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 189,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 186,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 181,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 181,253 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 180,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 178,633 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 175,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 166,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 157,148 miles

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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H311 JLC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H311 JLC, 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 H311 JLC registered?

H311 JLC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H311 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H311 JLC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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