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H527 JAF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

194,358 mi
Last recorded194,358 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH527 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 194,358 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 194,353 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 190,457 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 190,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 182,698 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 182,690 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 182,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 176,921 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 176,921 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 170,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 161,734 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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H527 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H527 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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What year was H527 JAF registered?

H527 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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