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H385 JBJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,750 mi
Last recorded149,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 149,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 143,615 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 143,610 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 142,100 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 142,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 134,530 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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H385 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H385 JBJ, 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 H385 JBJ registered?

H385 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H385 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H385 JBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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