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H539 LNA

1990 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX5117,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,023 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear no locking devicesfront and rear antiroll bars

both top ball joint nuts not locked

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front wings corroded at bottom

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,124 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,167 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 92,167 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,767 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,176 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 134,606 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 134,606 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,855 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 89,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,120 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 89,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,098 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 87,095 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 87,064 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,184 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 77,614 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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H539 LNA is a 1990 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 117,359 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H539 LNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H539 LNA registered?

H539 LNA is a 1990 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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