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H399 JAF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,522 mi
Last recorded159,522 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH399 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 159,522 miles

front brake discs are lipped & worn

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2011 159,522 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake discs are lipped & worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2010 147,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 146,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front to rear chassis rail slightly damaged

surface corrosion to both front floor pans/chassis rails

Fail 14 Apr 2009 146,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

heat shield insecure

offside chassis rail damaged

surface corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch, both front chassis rails, both front floorpans and boot floor area.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 136,429 miles

185/60/14 tyres fitted

exhaust system has had repairs carried out

front discs pitted on edges

front haedlamps slightly discoloured

lots if surface corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f side lamp slightly dim

o/s/ chassis rail damaged

o/s/f brake pipe surface corroded at flexi pipe joint

o/s/f damaged

rear discs slightly surface corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 129,267 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 129,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 123,409 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 123,409 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H399 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H399 JAF, 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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H399 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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