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H401 JRJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,275 mi
Last recorded206,275 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 JRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 206,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2014 201,066 miles

NS wing mirror missing.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 200,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake caliper damp. poss due to fluid leakage

Pass 9 Jun 2009 195,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 191,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 185,041 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 185,041 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 175,762 miles

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

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

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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H401 JRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H401 JRJ, 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 H401 JRJ registered?

H401 JRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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