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H38 POJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

210,601 mi
Last recorded210,601 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 POJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 210,601 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi ( Along Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play can be felt when steering is work side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear brake pipe (just before axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (Close to seat / seatbelt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid-section flange blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield ( around exhaust pipe slightly insecure but unable to become fully detached

NSF wing corroding (lower section

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of gearbox / engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 205,484 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder corroding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding close to rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 205,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder corroding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding close to rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 184,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not affecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not affecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not affecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when right indicator / hazard lights are used (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 184,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across rear axle corroded at NS union (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not affecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not affecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror not likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not affecting structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when right indicator / hazard lights are used (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 180,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 180,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 171,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 171,892 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 153,988 miles

parking brake just meet requirements

rear inner and outer sills corroded but work has been carried out and under sealer has been applied

suspension rear areas corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 153,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front top and bottom (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top and bottom (2.4.G.1)

both sill to floors

Pass 19 Mar 2015 151,738 miles

all front ball joint boots perished.

all front suspension arms corroded.

n/s rear brake disc corroded.

o/s rear outer sill corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 151,738 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all front ball joint boots perished.

all front suspension arms corroded.

n/s rear brake disc corroded.

o/s rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 151,309 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 141,870 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 141,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 139,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 139,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 138,103 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 138,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 137,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 132,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 132,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 126,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 116,459 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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H38 POJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 H38 POJ, 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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H38 POJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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